Hebrews 4:12 "For the Word of God is living and
active..."
The tide rolled back early that morning. As the waves receded into the deep,
they left a fresh array of shells on the newly exposed beach. The display was
plentiful, and the "shell seekers" were out in force. These are the people who
collect shells; and they were ready to “check out” this new array of shells.
They searched the sand...heads bent... looking for new shells to add to their
collection. They were intent on the task at hand, and did not let other
surrounding events distract them. They would gather their finds in a baggie or
pail, and return to their homes after they were satisfied with their finds.
Getting into God’s Word should be just like that for the Christian. We should
wake up after a refreshing nights’ sleep and be willing to search the beaches of
Gods Word, looking for something new or reinforcement of some previous truths we
have gleaned. We should be intent on our quest and not be distracted by phone
calls, daily duties or wandering of the mind. We can gather the insights from
God and store them in our mind and heart, ready to use them when needed. No,
they will not be on display as some shells are on coffee tables or nicnak
shelves, but they will be readily seen through the actions of our lives.
It is not always possible for us to go “gathering” early in the morning, but
when we are, God’s prizes are there for the taking.
Marion Smith noles65@aol.com
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