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December 11, 2020

Today’s Promise

I Treasure God’s Word in My Heart

Psalm 119:11

Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You.


The Foundation

The Word of God is the foundation of the Christian life. God’s Word (the Bible) gives us an understanding of God, the teachings of Jesus, and instructions on how to live the Christian life. 

The Bible says that our faith is developed by hearing the Word of God. (Romans 10:17) Through reading and listening to God’s Word, we develop a better understanding of who we are and who God is.

Treasuring God’s Word

However, something powerful happens when you put God’s Word into your heart. The Psalmist describes it as treasuring God’s Word.

As you read, study, and memorize God’s Word, it begins to transform your thinking, your attitudes, and even how you live.

The more you place God’s Word in your life, the more His Word works to make you more like Jesus. As you “treasure” or make God’s Word a priority in your life, His Word renews your mind and keeps you from sin.

As you think on God’s Word throughout your day, the Holy Spirit begins to renew and transform your mind. God’s Word begins to change your thinking. God’s thoughts become your thoughts. His Word becomes your Word.

Focus on God’s Word

As you focus on God’s Word, it becomes your guiding blueprint for living. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16 that God’s Word will teach, reproof, correct, and train you. 

The more you allow God’s Word to become a part of your life, the more His Word shows you how to line up your life with His Word. As this happens, you become more aware of sin and its consequences in your life. God’s Word becomes a guide that shows you where you stepped off the path and how to get back to all God has for you.

The great American Evangelist Dwight L. Moody once said, “The Bible will keep you from sin, and sin will keep you from the Bible.”

As you place God’s Word deep in your heart, it transforms your thinking and living. It will keep you from sin and give you strength when tempted. When you do sin, it shows you how to get back with the Lord. 

The Psalmist and Dwight Moody were right. The more you treasure God’s Word in your heart, the more you will walk in purity and obedience before the Lord.

Look at that promise again.

Your Word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. – Psalm 119:11

Make these confessions.

  • As I treasure God’s Word, it renews my mind.
  • When I read and study God’s Word, it strengthens my faith.
  • God’s Word shows me when I sin and how to get right with God.
  • As I treasure God’s Word in my heart, it keeps me from sin.

In Jesus name,
Amen

As you allow God’s Word to go deep into your heart, it transforms your life and keeps you from sin.

What is one verse you have treasured in your heart? Share it in the comments below.


 

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12 Comments

  1. Fredrick Stanley December 11, 2020 at 3:09 am - Reply

    Proverbs 3:5-6

  2. Juliet December 11, 2020 at 3:22 am - Reply

    Proverbs 18:10.

  3. Eric December 11, 2020 at 6:20 am - Reply

    Philippians 4:11-13 is helping me in these stressful times.

  4. Cedric Scott December 11, 2020 at 6:27 am - Reply

    There are many that I treasure, but I’ve treasured this one. Joshua 1:9, speaks upon this wise, “Have I not commanded you my Son, be strong and very courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for I am with you wherever you go.” Amen! ☺?

    • Billy Taylor December 11, 2020 at 1:16 pm - Reply

      One of my favorites as well – Billy

  5. Jeannie December 11, 2020 at 6:58 am - Reply

    Philippians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

  6. Donna Hester December 11, 2020 at 7:22 am - Reply

    Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for God and not for men.

  7. David Soldan December 11, 2020 at 10:15 am - Reply

    Romans 8:28 All things work together for those who love God and are called according to his purpose

  8. Wendy Hendricks December 11, 2020 at 11:12 am - Reply

    Isaiah 26:2
    Thou will keep you in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on THEE.
    Amen

    • Billy Taylor December 11, 2020 at 1:17 pm - Reply

      A great promise of peace – Billy

  9. John Hutchinson December 11, 2020 at 4:45 pm - Reply

    Psalms 119:133 (KJV) Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

  10. Arthur August 20, 2022 at 11:02 pm - Reply

    Psalm 119:11
    I have put God’s promise into the vault of my heart so that I may not sin to my God.

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