How is Your Memory?

Prayer ~ Lord, help me to continue to hide Your word in my heart—and in my mind—that I would be able to recall these verses that I have tried to memorize—as well as other scripture. Your word is precious to me…and valuable for teaching…as Paul taught Timothy.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16

Meditate on the value of scripture.

 

We live at a privileged time in history. We have scripture available to us—in multiple translations, in hardback and paperback books, as eBooks, and in multiple search apps like Blue Letter Bible and Bible Gateway. We can read it…or have it read to us. In Jesus’ time there was only the Old Testament—and there were a limited number of copies that the Jewish rabbis would read to their congregation daily or on Shabbat. Additionally, not everyone was literate so reading the scripture in Hebrew or Aramaic may not even have been possible for the common person. Depending on the source, literacy today in the United States is surprising low at 79% with 54% of the adults at only a 6^th grade level. With 21% of the population of adults illiterate, not being able to read or write a simple sentence, how can we expect them to know God’s word? Those are likely people who are unemployed, who do not have a computer—or possibly even a place to live. Can we simply say…God will take care of them? God loves them the same as He loves you and me. Just because they are illiterate does not mean that they don’t know God. They can go to church…or listen to Bible teaching on the radio, television, or the internet…if they have access to those media.

 

Yes—we are privileged. Can you use that privilege and level of literacy—that you obviously have since you are reading this—to share God’s word and Good News with others, or to at least serve God by serving others? Pray about this. Make a plan to reach out—find a place in your community where you can help others learn to read, or improve their reading level. Maybe you can assist young readers or single Moms in summer reading programs at a nearby school or library. Remember, someone taught you to read. Make good use of your memory and help others.

 

Torah Scroll in synagogue.
Safed, Israel

Verses of Salvation ~ By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world's corruption caused by human desires. 2 Peter 1:3-4

 

Memory Verse of the Week ~ You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3

 

So far this year…How many of these memory verses do you know by heart?

Memory Verse challenge:

January 3 – Your word is a lamp to y feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

January 10 - And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:6

January 17 – Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. John 14:6

January 24 - Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17

January 31 – “For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

February 7 – Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. Psalm 107:8

February 14 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

February 21 – For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Romans 3:23

February 28 – God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8

March 7 – My God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 KJV

March 14 – For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

March 21 – And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

March 28 – What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31

April 4 – Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23

April 11 – Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Luke 12:34

April 18 – For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

April 25 – Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV

May 2 – Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

May 9 – You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3

 

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