Instruction: October 26, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2009

INSTRUCTION

Defined by Webster:
The act or result of instructing; teaching; an order; direction.

GODS WORD

“Take firm hold of INSTRUCTION, do not let go.” Proverbs 4:13

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for INSTRUCTION in righteousness.” II Timothy 3:16

WORDS BY KEN AND DOTTIE

We learned from an early age from our parents the value and importance of instruction. As children we did not always like the instruction that was given us. Children often rebel at instruction but if it is given consistently and in love soon one will overcome the rebellion. As we grew older we realized the value of the instruction given to us by our parents.

We also learned at an early age the value of the instruction we received in school. Our teachers and our parents taught us to study and to accept instruction as to how to study and learn. Today many children do not receive this kind of encouragement.

The above scripture verse found in II Timothy reminds us that the Bible was given to us as God’s inspired word for instruction as to how we are to live our lives in this world as believers in the Lord. The instruction that we receive as we read God’s word at times seems hard to understand and many wonder if it is even realistic in today’s culture. But when one accepts Jesus as his or her Savior a change in life style is expected and the instruction we receive from the Bible never has changed through the centuries --- only people and cultures change.

We are to take hold of the instruction that God gives us and we are not to let it go. (Proverbs 4:13) We encourage you today to look beyond what others do or what others say if it conflicts with the instruction given to us in God’s word.

As parents we must instruct our children in the ways of the Lord and as children we must learn from the God-given instruction that our parents give us. Remember others learn from our words and our deeds. Make sure that what you do and say today is consistent with the instruction given to you in God’s Word.

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER

Help me today to take the instruction I learn today, from reading Your Word and praying, and applying it to my walk and talk. Give me wisdom to express what Your Word tells me to my children and to those I meet today. May others learn from me today more about You and what You want from us as believers.