Fade or Flourish?
Theme of the Week: How God's Word Works
Friday, September 15, 2006
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Key Bible Verse: These instructions are not mere words—they are your life! (Deuteronomy 32:47). Bonus Reading: Psalm 19:7-11
The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Fort Myers, Florida, is home to a small fern that grows on the trunk and limbs of many swamp trees. The Audubon Companion Field Guide I bought at the entrance to the sanctuary asked, "Can you tell when the last rainfall occurred at Corkscrew? Check the resurrection fern. If the leaves are curled, brown, and dead looking, rain has not fallen recently. However, within 30 minutes of a rainfall, the 'dead' leaves uncurl and return to a vibrant green."
I am like the resurrection fern. Without the daily spiritual nourishment that the Scriptures provide, I'm often "curled, brown, and dead looking" too. At least that's how I feel. I've discovered that just six minutes a day with my Bible can make the difference between a dry, ordinary day and a refreshing, vibrant day.
It was a simple decision.
My wife Jane and I made the choice together. We stopped watching television. We cancelled the subscriptions to most of the magazines coming into our home. Overnight, we created the free time we needed to devote to God. Now we begin each day in Scripture study and silent prayer. This spiritual resurrection has changed our lives!
—Cliff Denay Jr. in Michigan
My Response: In order to keep a time-slot reserved for refreshing from God's Word, I'll …
Thought to Apply: The Bible redirects my will, cleanses my emotions, enlightens my mind, and quickens my total being.—E. STANLEY JONES (missionary to India)
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Lord, give me a fresh grasp of Your truth as I open myself to Your Word.
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