Time to Invest

 

Relax, this isn't a request for money!!

Almost every time I visit my favorite watering hole (a Tim Horton's donut shop) for a coffee, there is someone in there selling someone else insurance; mutual funds or any other of a myriad of investments. Some seem perfectly legitimate, others are nothing more than blatant pyramid scams. It's not that I intend to listen, sometimes the sales pitch overwhelms your own conversation.

I'm all in favor of investing and planning for the future. It makes good financial success and we're called to be good stewards of what God has blessed us with.

I could make a pitch for tithing at this point, because I firmly believe that all Christians are called to tithe and give offerings above and beyond their tithe. That's a subject for another day.

I could make a pitch to giving to ministries and missions to spread the Gospel, but that too is a topic best left for another day.

I could take about benevolent giving, where the proceeds go to people in need. Like the forgoing topics, it's not where I feel led this morning.

So where are we going with this? I'm thinking about investing in your own spiritual growth. Investing in yourself for eternity. Knowing the Word.

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:9-11 NIV

I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
Psalm 119-14-16 NIV

How do we make such an investment?

  • READ THE WORD

    Read your Bible every day. If devotionals like Gleanings are the only time you get in the Bible, it's better than nothing BUT it isn't nearly as good as reading the Bible for yourself. You're better off to unsubscribe and spend the time reading the Bible if you don't have time for both.

     

  • STUDY THE WORD

    Compare different translations.

    Use any of a variety of commonly available Bible studies. You can find some good ones online here

    Attend a Bible study or a Sunday School.

     

  • INVEST IN THE WORD

    Invest your time, but also invest in a good Bible dictionary, some commentaries, and a concordance. If you can't afford to buy these tools, here are some links to free downloadable Bible study software.

    E-Sword
    Bible Data Base
    Rather use online tools?Try this set at Crosswalk

     

  • MEMORIZE THE WORD

     

  • In case you're unclear about what I'm saying .... BIBLE READING AND BIBLE STUDY ARE VERY IMPORTANT INVESTMENTS IN YOUR FUTURE

Until next time, may you spend some time finding out more about God and His plans for your life through time in His Word.

Be blessed

Hallelu Yah (Praise God)!

Kevin


 

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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV

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