How can we "receive instruction" from God in our daily lives today? The verse at a glance “Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.” (Job 22:22) What “receive instruction” means • Welcome God’s words as absolute truth, not mere advice • Submit to what He says, even when it confronts or corrects • Treasure Scripture so deeply that it shapes thoughts, desires, and choices Practical ways to receive instruction daily • Intentional, unhurried Bible reading – Choose a set time and quiet place – Read slowly, pausing to note verbs and commands – Keep a journal of verses that stand out • Memorization and meditation – Select one verse each week (Psalm 119:11) – Repeat it aloud, write it out, and ponder how it applies to current situations • Prayerful listening – Before opening the Bible, ask God to “open my eyes to see wondrous things” (Psalm 119:18) – After reading, sit silently for a moment, allowing the Spirit to press the truth on your heart (John 14:26) • Obedient action – Identify one concrete step to take each day (James 1:22) – Follow through immediately; delayed obedience dulls spiritual hearing • Community reinforcement – Discuss what you’re learning with fellow believers (Colossians 3:16) – Invite accountability to live out specific commands Guarding the heart: laying up His words • Filter all input—news, entertainment, conversations—through Scripture’s lens • Replace anxious or sinful thoughts with memorized verses (Philippians 4:8) • Celebrate answered prayer and lessons learned, keeping a record of God’s faithfulness Encouragement from other Scriptures • 2 Timothy 3:16-17—Every word is God-breathed and equips us for every good work • Hebrews 4:12—The Word is living and active, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart • Proverbs 3:5-6—Trusting and acknowledging Him directs our paths • John 10:27—“My sheep hear My voice… and they follow Me” Daily, deliberate attention to God’s Word positions us to hear His instruction and walk in confident obedience. |
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