Studies!

When it comes to studying, perhaps you desire to do less of it than you find yourself doing. However, when the material being studied is INTERESTING and found to be USEFUL and PRACTICAL the time spent in study can seem less laborious. Though thirty minutes of study in a least liked subject may seem like an eternity, it is possible to become so engrossed in the study of another that hours pass by unnoticed.

There are many subjects that can be studied today, some more life impacting than others. When studying, how much consideration do we give to the SOURCE of the subject matter? To accept study material indiscriminately may lead us to the wrong conclusions. Recognizing the proper authority behind the material encourages us with regard to the reliability of what is being studied. What is it we most delight in studying?

In the Psalms we read…
“(1) Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. (2) GREAT ARE THE WORKS OF THE LORD, STUDIED BY ALL WHO DELIGHT IN THEM. (3) Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. (4) He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.” ( Psalm 111:1-4 ESV)

The WORKS OF GOD merit our studious attention. Though some study HIS WORKS without acknowledging Him, do we see His powerful hand and wisdom behind them? Like God Himself, HIS WORKS are great! Carefully studying and getting to know the WORKS OF GOD aids us in getting to know Him better. ( Romans 1:20) Exploring GOD’S WORKS should help us discover the vastness of His wisdom, the righteousness of His guidance, His adequate power to provide, and His gracious and merciful view toward us. May we always find God and HIS WORKS to be delightful subject matter.

Have a great day AS A STUDIOUS STUDENT OF GOD!
Carl

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