Saturday... It is flawless, it proves true.

Now that can't be said of much of anything but it can be said of God's word. Proverbs 30:5 (NIV) says, "Every word of God is flawless." Now that is such a good reason to be into His word on a daily basis, isn't it? We spend so much time reading and listening to and watching stuff that we cannot say that it is flawless but let God's Word gather dust.

The MESSAGE says in verses 5 & 6, "The believer replied, 'Every promise of God proves true; he protects everyone who runs to him for help. So don't second-guess him; he might take you to task and show up your lies.' "

Now of course we might not like everything He says and we sometimes try to change it so we don't feel guilty and so we don't have to live by it but every promise does prove true and it is flawless and he does protect us when we run to him for help.

The NLT says it this way, "Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar."

Believe it, live it, read it, meditate on it.

Psalm 119:11 (NLT) says, "I Have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." Verse 18, "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions." Verses 27, "Help me to understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds." Verse 33 & 34, "Teach me your decrees. O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart."

Remember, "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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