Thursday, March 17, 2022
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, if you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” -John 8:31,32
The young men and women who make the Bible their guide need not mistake the path of duty and of safety. That Book will teach them to preserve their integrity of character, to be truthful, to practice no deception. It will teach them that they must never transgress God’s law in order to accomplish a desired object, even though to obey involves a sacrifice. It will teach them that the blessing of heaven will not rest upon them if they depart from the path of right doing; that although some may appear to prosper in disobedience, they will surely reap the fruit of their sowing. {BLJ 130.2}
Those only who read the Scriptures as the voice of God speaking to them are true learners. They tremble at the voice of God, for to them it is a living reality. They open their understanding to divine instruction and pray for grace, that they may obtain a preparation for service. As the heavenly torch is placed in their hands, the seekers for truth see their own frailty, their infirmity, the hopelessness of looking to themselves for righteousness. They see that there is in them nothing that can recommend them to God. They pray for the Holy Spirit, the representative of Christ, to be their constant guide, to lead them into all truth. They repeat the promise “The Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things” (John 14:26) …. {BLJ 130.3}
Diligent Bible students will constantly increase in knowledge and discernment. Their intellect will grasp elevated subjects and lay hold of the truth of eternal realities. Their motives of action will be right. They will use their talents of influence to help others to understand more perfectly their God-given responsibilities. Their hearts will be a wellspring of joy as they see success attend their efforts to impart to others the blessings they have received.—Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 449-451. {BLJ 130.4}
Believing in God as we abide in the word of God will set of free.
Heart Questions: As you read the word of God, do you believe and abide in His words? Do you believe that knowing the truth it will set you free? Are you going to become diligent bible students to get increase knowledge and discernments? Do you want to have right motives of action and do you want to have talents of influence to help others to understand more perfectly their God-given responsibilities?
- Pray that as you study God’s word you will believe and abide in them; accepting the truth it presents, the right motives of action to get increase knowledge and discernment to present God and to talk about Him
- Pray for the church members living in Dominica. Pray that there would be church growth, increased commitment to God and service, as well as punctuality and consistency in attendance
- Pray for the ongoing health crisis throughout Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and Belize. Pray that medical professionals can get the adequate supplies that are needed
- Pray for the program to educate church members and non-members in the Prophetic role of E.G. White