INVIGORATE
ME
TO
KNOW YOU INTIMATELY
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy
judgments help me.
Psalm 119:175 (KJV)
The
Passion Translation uses the word “invigorate” for live and says, “may
your truth be my strength.” The strength of Jesus living in and through us is
the ultimate life, the abundant life (John 10:10). God uses His word to infuse
us with His strength in order to do whatever He has called us to do
(Philippians 4:13). We must choose to make
the time to read, meditate on, internalize, and even memorize Scripture. It
is a tool the Holy Spirit uses to help us live productive lives for the Kingdom
of God. True joy is found in being in an intimate relationship with our Creator
and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is our strength: “The Lord is my strength and my
shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly
rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him” (Psalm 28:7 KJV). Our strength
is found in the truth of God’s word. When we are strong in the Lord, we have
joy which results in praise. Susan’s earth-suit may look weak to most people,
but her inward strength that comes from the Lord and through understanding His
word results in a life filled with joy overflowing into praise.
Father,
thank You for preserving Your word through the centuries that we may gain wisdom,
strength, and an intimate knowledge of Your character through it. May we read
with intentional fervor in order to know You intimately, and may our praise be
raised daily to You.
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