Thursday, February 29, 2024
“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether” (Psalm 19:7-9 KJV).
Since it actually takes 365.25 days for the Earth to revolve once around the Sun, an extra day is inserted into our calendar every four years. Unless it is our birthday (celebrated every four years), February 29 is just another day of God’s grace, but we need to make the most of it by remembering Him and His Word.
“Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read…” (Isaiah 34:16). “Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)” (Ephesians 3:4). “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (1 Timothy 4:13). “Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” (2 Timothy 2:7). “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:16,17). “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
The Christian life will not operate on the basis of ignorance because it cannot operate on the basis of ignorance. We need to take our Bible—the King James Bible, if we are English speakers—and read, study, and believe its sound doctrine. It is especially important that we pay attention to the Books of Romans through Philemon, God’s current dealings with man. Only when our faith is resting in an intelligent understanding of God’s Word to and about us, will it make a difference in our life for His glory.
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil” (Proverbs 3:5-7).
333 Words of Grace 