HIS VOICE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
MONDAY, 9TH JANUARY 2023
TOPIC: THE SCRIPTURES IX
TEXT: ROMANS 15:4
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. KJV
Here, we see two characteristics embedded in the scriptures. They are not just mere stories that seems vague and inapplicable. They communicate the message of Christ which is salvation and deliverance from sin. These characteristics are Patience and comfort. Which means the scripture teaches patience and equip the believer with comfort.
Therefore, it is biblically correct to receive the virtue of patience and of comfort through the study of the books of the scriptures. I believe we should study the basis of the text in Romans 15:4.
When you read from verse 1, Apostle Paul gave instruction that believers who are strong spiritually, are not expected to disdain those who are not strong. But to bear their weakness in order not to please themselves but others. He said this character is good for edification. It hinders a superior mindset and avoids division.
Apostle Paul established the authenticity of his instruction from Jesus' lifestyle. In verse three, he said; For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, the reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. (Romans 15:3)
So, because Christ didn't live to please himself, believers also should not live for their own selves, but should bear the reproaches of others. Apostle Paul quoted from Psalms 69:9 which is the writing of the scripture. This shows how the knowledge of the scriptures can equip the believer in applying biblical principle to his character.
Therefore, we are expected to learn from the scriptures. But how can we learn from what we didn't study or understand? Thus, you cannot afford to have a passive relationship with God's word. The Old Testament, which is the scripture, communicate the truth about Christ. Jesus taught using the old Testament even Apostle Paul. The New Testament came from the interpretation of the old. They aren't different. The Gospels and Epistles which make up the New Testament are written from the knowledge of the Old Testament (the scriptures). You must learn the scriptures rightly. Be blessed!
PRAYER
Thank you, Father. I give my heart to the learning of God's word. I come against every spirit of lukewarmness, tiredness and laxity in the name of Jesus. I walk in the light of God's word as I am in the light. Amen
Written by: Mopelola Oyeniran
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