Day 16: Hiding God’s Word in Your Heart

Week 3, Tuesday, January 19

Text: Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”

Thought for the day:
In the Bible, God promises repeatedly to guide us. I have known people who have longed for that guidance in relations to a very specific situation in their lives. They would like God to reveal to them what kind of cake they should order for a birthday party, or what kind of wallpaper they should use to remodel their dining room.

There may be occasions when God gives us very specific guidance in very mysterious ways. However, I believe that if we truly want God’s guidance, we should start by listening to what He has already said in His word, and my obeying it. The Bible gives us guidance for how we treat others, and how we should worship God above all else. It teaches us to submit to Christ and to receive His grace. It tells us that Jesus’ sacrifice is all we need for salvation.

By hiding God’s word in our hearts, we learn to understand the kind of guidance God gives. We learn that God is not some kind of cosmic advice service, who exists merely to answer our questions. Instead, we learn that God takes the initiative to guide us where He wants us to be. By hiding His word in our hearts, we learn to listen for His voice, before we begin asking our questions.

Journal/Exercise:
Write down the verse that you are working to memorize this week. What does that verse tell you about God? What does it tell you about yourself? Write down the reason you chose this verse as a text to memorize.