Study to show thyself
approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15
There is no exaltation
in the kingdom of God without being diligent
in the word and will of God… Today we are reminded that DAILY we must study the
word of God; we must continue to grow and mature in the knowledge of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ… This passage reminds us simply that talk is cheap.
Many claim to be Christian but we are to
study to show ourselves approved. We must be immersed in God’s word, this
is not to be confused with going to church, or attending Sunday School, but
rather that we open the bible to start the day, we meditate on God’s word, and
consume what He has given us (Ezekiel before going before the people was told
to “eat the scroll”). When you get to that point where you are about God’s word
and studying, than you can be a workman who is not ashamed, this means that you
are confident in your faith knowing that the scriptures are true. You are
confident in approaching any situation or even other religious beliefs because
you are able to stand against the enemy… Not being ashamed means that you know
the truth and you are not ashamed of what people may say and/or try to do…
Let’s not get it twisted, we must understand that weeping may endure for a
night; however, we are not ashamed because we believe that God is the creator
and sustainer and have the assured certainty that joy will come in the morning (whenever God deems fit)… When you
believe that, you can walk boldly on this earth, you can be about God’s work,
and know that the devil is a liar! When you dust off the bible that sits on
your coffee table and read the word of God you will be able to rightly divide
the word of truth… This passage has several meanings for the Christian that
embodies God’s word… The first is that you will begin to understand the desires
of God for your life and will be able to address areas in your life that God
would have you to leave or learn from… James compares the word of God to a
mirror and a mirror reflects back the image that is presented before it… All
the imperfections that are present are revealed in and through the mirror… When
we study the word of God we will gain a better understanding of who we are and
what things in our lives must be changed; therefore, we will be able to rightly
divide the word of God as it applies to our lives and those who we encounter on
a day to day basis which is the second meaning of this passage… Often times we
find ourselves missing opportunities to shine God’s divine light upon various
situations… Daily we walk through this world and come across individuals who
are lost and don’t know the word nor the will of God! When we apply God’s word
and study His word, we equip ourselves to help those we encounter… We can rightly divide the word of God when
we can give someone what it is that God wants them to have, understand today that many of people that
we encounter are in need of a breakthrough, sometimes the breakthrough they
stand in need of is written upon your lips, but you can’t utter it unless you
are immersed in God’s word! Every situation you face, every obstacle you
encounter shows the strides you have taken in the will of God or the lack
thereof… When you study, God approves you for bigger and better things, He
increases your territory which gives you chances to witness to others and grow
into the man or women of God that He has called you to be…
BE BLESSED!!!
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