Happy Reformation Day
October 31 is Reformation Day! On this day in 1517, Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the Wittenberg Church doors. The intended purpose of the 95 Theses was to be a call to debate the teachings and practices of the Church in that day. However, the 95 Theses would spark a reformation that would change the world forever and affirm that salvation is by God’s grace alone.
If you are interested in learning more about Martin Luther and the reformation – you can visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther
Regular Time and Place
We have been talking about consistency. How do we make the reading, studying, and meditating on God’s Word to be a consistent habit? It takes work. It takes encouragement. And it takes regularity.
To be consistent we need to be regular. When it comes to being regular, consider both time and place. I find that the morning is the best time for me to be in God’s Word. If I put it off to later in the day, I will often fail to open up the Word. I make it a point to open God’s Word before I turn on my computer, read the newspaper, or allow myself to become distracted by the day’s events.
I find that when God’s Word is the first experience of my day, my mind will wander less and I will be more focused on what God is saying to me. I also find that I am able to carry that Word with me throughout the day. It continually amazes me how the Word I hear in the morning is so applicable and useful for the day ahead.
Another advantage to having a regular time in God’s Word is that we begin to look forward to that time of the day. We begin to anticipate spending that quiet time allowing God’s Holy Spirit to speak to us.
As important as it is to have a regular time in God’s Word, it is important to have a regular location. Pick a place that is quiet and is free from distraction (this includes visual distraction). Turn off your phone and your radio. Let this be a time where it is just you and God and nothing else.
Keep in mind interruptions occur. Not everything goes as planned. We travel for business, a scheduled meeting gets in the way, or one of our kids gets sick. Our routine is interrupted. When this happens find another time or another place for that particular day. But make sure that as soon as you get past the interruption – you get back to your routine.
I pray you are being blessed as you read, study, and meditate on God's Word. Feel free to drop me a line and let me know how God is speaking to you.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment