In The Garden
"The Gift of His Word"
Osella Clabaugh

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SCRIPTURE:  "They Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Psalms 119:11

In the fourth chapter of Mathew, we find a very tired, hungry and worn out Jesus.  He was in the wilderness and had been fasting for forty days and nights.  As per normal along comes Satan, when we are tired, and temps Jesus.  Now he did not temp Jesus one time but he tempted Him three times.  Each time Jesus used the Word to withstand the temptations.   I am here to tell you one of the greatest defense weapons we have is God's Word.  No matter what you are facing you will find strength in the pages of the Bible.  No matter what questions you are facing the answers are in between the covers of God's word.

God's word will give you hope.  God's Word will provide you with strength.  God's word will lighten the pathway when all seems dark.  God's word will keep you from falling into sin.  Psalms 119:11 says "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Remember, Jesus, himself used the Word, so how much more should we rely upon God's Word.  Take time to read and to study and to hide God's Word in your heart.  You will be blessed.  How often do you open your Bible, not counting on Sunday's when you are following along with the pastor as he reads the scripture?  Actually when was the last time you opened your Bible.

• Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone? 

• What if we carried  it around in our purses or pockets? 

• What if we flipped  through it several times a day? 

• What if we would run back into the house or drive miles back to get it if we forgot it? 

• What if we used it  to actually "receive" text messages? 

• What if we treated our Bible like we couldn't live without it?

• What if we made it a part of our business and made sure everyone who worked for us had one?

• What if we gave it to our kids and our grandkids as gifts? 

• What if we used it when we traveled? 

• What if we used it in case of emergency? 

... by the way, where is your Bible now?

Oh but wait, there's more... Unlike your cell  phone, you don't have to worry about your Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill .. FOREVER!

Get connected my friend... The Bible is your REAL Lifeline.

Let's Pray,

Father: Thank you for your Word. Teach us O Lord to value it and to use it. Teach us to memorize your Word. May we make it a real part of our everyday life. God may we take your Word with us where ever we go and share it with those we come in contact with. Thank you for giving it to us to guide and direct us, In Jesus name I pray.  Amen.