Today’s Thought “Study Habits…” G. Ward

“ I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, “Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.” Revelation 1:9-11

 

More than a Shakespearian sonnet or a prolific novel is the word of God. I’ve witnessed so many endeavor reading it with an intrigue that would bolster their pride rather than be the life guide proposed for all men ( cf. Ps.119: 105-106, 2 Ti.3:16-17). I’ve witnessed believer’s approach unto it with familiarity that’s contemptuous. I’ve seen theologians expound on it presumptuously and pretentiously, leading many towards destruction (cf. Hos.4:6-8).

If we’re careful to follow the precepts of Holy God, peace and contentment is near. Ours must be more interrogative through greater investigation. When we begin to esteem Holy God’s words for its perfection vs. just another good book, we too will be compelled to write those things down of greater significance for the day presented. While some seek to read it cover to cover, they’re without scholarship that would make them authoritative therein. IT MUST BE STUDIED…

Happy Tuesday!