Scripture to Read: Ephesians 4:23
To be sure and make the same choice as Mary, to pursue deep intimacy with our Lord and His Word, means there are other things we have to say “no” to. God tells us in Ephesians 4:23, “and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind.” The only thing powerful enough to renew our way of thinking is God’s Word. We must be willing to read, study, memorize, and think on His Word daily. God tells us in Psalms 119:9, “How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.” We walk the path of a pure life when we are full of God’s Word. But choosing God’s Word over other things must be our daily decision. God even tells us in Psalm 119:11, “Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You.” As God led the writer of Psalm 119 to pen these words, God wanted to make sure that we understood that what we cherish, treasure, and store up in our hearts is what we will be most focused on. The writer of Psalm 119 chose to treasure God’s Word above all else so that he would not sin against our Lord. We must do the same every day. It’s why God tells us in 1 Peter 2:1–2, “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word…” Our choices matter and we must be sure to make the right ones.
Challenge & Application
What choices are you making daily to broaden and deepen your intimacy with our Lord and His Word?
How are you being an example to other believers to encourage them to do the same and follow your example?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!