II Timothy 3:16-17
You know what the problem with most idea's about having a daily devotional time is? In my opinion the problem is that most people are just looking for a warm fuzzy. You just want to read a verse or two, feel good about yourself and go on with your day.
The problem with all that is that sometimes a life of faith is spent enduring trials, hardships and persecution. Sometimes we are simply blowing it, we are in sin. There are times when I wake up in the morning and I need the Bible to rebuke me and to correct me otherwise I am going to step into some serious problems.
Last night I watched a bit of Sports Center on ESPN before I went to bed. Mano Ginobli of the San Antonio Spurs was talking about why they lost to the Memphis Grizzlies. He basically say they played poorly. He didn't sugar coat it and he said that if they didn't improve they would lose again. I think that is one of the reasons the Spurs are always good, they look at themselves honestly. Spiritually we need to look at ourselves honestly. Because sometimes the issue is we just are not obeying Christ.
Seeking God on a daily basis is a start. Knowing that it is not always about just feeling good is a mature thing. Submitting to the discipline of the Spirit as we read the Scriptures is where growth happens.
Father, help us to not just read the Scriptures to feel good but to listen honestly and grow. Praise be to you in us today!
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