Sorry for the delay in this posting. At over 8 months pregnant I am sometimes more on top of things than others. J
We have talked about how Christ used the Scripture to battle against Satan. And a big point here is that He really knew the Word. He had memorized it so it was there when He needed it. I want to encourage you to begin to fill your arsenal. You can’t wait until the heat of battle to scrounge up weapons. You must face each day fully prepared for whatever comes your way. And hiding His Word in our hearts is the perfect way to do that.
Here are some great ones to start with. Keep them in front of you throughout the day. Put them on note cards around your house. Write them on your mirror. Find creative ways to get the Word into your mind and deep in your heart.
“You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3
“Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble.” Psalm 119:165
“HE WHO dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand].” Psalm 91:1
“Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:6-7
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.] John 16:33
And we could go on and on, but these are great to start with. Don’t let the thought of memorization overwhelm you. Just read them (or just start with one) several times a day and let the Word do its work as it gets down inside you.
James 1:25 says, “25But he who looks carefully into the faultless law, the [law] of liberty, and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing (his life of obedience).” I see this as basically saying don’t forget what the Word says and be tossed about. Keep studying and stand firm on it.
