God’s Word

 Today I had some additional testing on my left shoulder.It was an interesting procedure that was done back at Northern Colorado Rehab Hospital. The doctor concluded that there was evidence of some past never damage, perhaps caused by the West Nile Virus. The current condition is that it is in the process of regeneration. This will call for some focused and consistent therapy on my shoulders to make sure that muscles regain their former strength and structure.

We began the two per day antibiotic dose today. Even though these will continue for two more weeks, the every 12 hour routine does make a difference.

I was pleased to see my friend Scott Johnson is working on a book dealing with “Overcoming the Obstacles in Life.” https://www.facebook.com/overcomingobstacles  I look forward to what Scott has in his book. I am encouraged when this issue is addressed and it seems that more and more there is a need for individuals to be strengthened in the challenges they face in life. As has been said, “Life is fragile handle with prayer.”

I have recently read Psalm 119 the longest Psalm in the Bible. The outline of the Psalm is based on the Hebrew alphabet.

Perhaps one of the most well known verses is Psalm119:105…“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

This verse shows the value of God’s Word for guidance in our life. I have always viewed the “lamp for my feet” as what is needed for the next step I take and the “light for my path.” As the light that provides general direction for my journey. This reminds me of Isaiah 30:21   “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

 Another verse out of the 176 that arrested my attention on this reading was Psalms 119:165

“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”  This verse also calls to mind one of the better known verses that says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalms119:11

What you will find is God’s Word is our all-sufficient rule for faith and doctrine. What that means is it guides us as to what to believe and how to live. Throughout Psalm 119 we find expressions of prayer, praise, a desire to understand, to seek God’s Word, and the blessings for those who love for God’s Word.

God’s Word in our life is a critical life line. Here are some ways to properly “handle” God’s Word. Read, listen, mediate, memorize and study God’s Word. There are insights that come with each of these disciplines.

For example, recall when I challenged our congregation to memorize certain passages in the Book of Revelation. The passage that I was working on included Revelation9:15 “And the four angels who had been kept ready for this very hour and day and month and year were released to kill third of mankind.” As I memorized this verse, the plan and timing of God for end time events was made amazingly clear. God is not anxious or concerned about what is happening in the world. He is in control and has angels ready for precise events to take place.

Just as I shared about balance in the Christian life yesterday, here is a good way to make sure that you have good balance of activity in your interaction with God’s Word. I will close by calling your attention to Psalms 119:15,16

“I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.  I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.” 

Prayer Requests

  • Continued progress in my rehabilitation
  • Shoulder strength and muscle development
  • Wisdom on transition and timing for out patient rehab