Keep the Word in.

 

Joshua 1:8 Kjv

"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."

God gave Joshua the charge to lead a nation to the next stage of life for them. In that same tone, we are responsible for leading those around us toward the Lord. We know that God is the one who saves people's lives. It is the Holy Spirit that does the transformation, but we as believers have the obligation to train and disciple them as it says in the great commission. We are to teach them in all the ways of the Lord. Now the only way to do that is to have the word in us. We only become more of what we put in ourselves. When we fill ourselves with the world, we behave more like the world, but when we do as it says in this verse, we are keeping the bible in us. Then we shall see changes and transformations not only in ourselves but in those around us as well. 

God, You give us Scripture so that we can know you better. Your word is not meant to be a list of instructions, but a way of life that leads to You. The more time we spend in the bible, the more deeply we get to know your character and nature. Thank you for revealing Yourself to us in this way. In Jesus' name, Amen and Amen.