Get grounded in the Word!

As we move on thinking about the Holy Spirit's work in our lives, one of the obvious things we must do is get grounded well in the Word of God. That sects 2:42ems simple enough but few really know what the Bible says , and few have ever read and studied their Bibles from cover to cover.



If we want to be on fire for God we must slow down, get our priorities right and read the Word. Acts 2:42 shows us why the early church was on Fire for God:



Acts 2:42

42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.



The apostles' doctrine here is the Word of God! Notice is says steadfastly, not once in a great while, but daily. Notice they also gathered together for fellowship which is a picture of the church. Breaking of bread symbolizes the Lord's Supper, and they prayed! All these are keys to being on fire for God through the leading of the Holy Spirit.



How much we are in God's Word will show how strong we are in our faith, I can't emphasis this enough!. Billy Graham said "If he was to start over and was told he only had 3 years of ministry, He would study for two years and preach for one." That shows us the importance of Knowing God's Word!



We can not really know God without knowing His Word. That is part of the problem with Christians today...they say what they think the Bible says instead of WHAT the Bible really says because they are not reading it!



1. Study the Word



2 Timothy 2:15

15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.



2. Meditate (think on) the Word.



Psalm 1:2



2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,

And in His law he meditates day and night.



3.Pray for understanding of the Word.



Proverbs 2:3



3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,

And lift up your voice for understanding,



Psalm 119:18



18 Open my eyes, that I may see

Wondrous things from Your law.



4. Memorize the Word.



Psalm 119:11



11 Your word I have hidden in my heart,

That I might not sin against You.



Then apply the Word to your life through the leading of the Holy Spirit:



Colossians 3:16

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.



So my friends, how grounded are you in the Word? Get busy, the Spirit will light your fire if you are digging into the Word!



Tom