Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.” (John 8:31)
How do you abide IN Jesus’ words? First of all, the word abide may be defined as heed, acknowledge, or respect. If our heart’s desire is to abide in His word, then we will depend upon the word as God intended us to do. To depend on something means to rely upon it for support and help.
That means that whenever we have a concern, a need, or a challenge, we turn to the Scriptures to find a solution to our situation. We look to the Lord and seek His face to hear what He has to say, and what wisdom He has to share.
Another way to receive God’s wisdom, of course, is to seek wise biblical counsel from a Pastor, an older believer, or a spouse or relative. All of these advisors will be happy to refer to and to study the Word with you, searching for the help that only God can give.
Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause. (Ps 25:3)
Keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You. (Ps 25:20)
For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” (Rom 10:11)
When we rely upon the Lord and His word, we will never be put to shame. Turning to the Word in our daily lives, and understanding that God has imbued it with His power so that it has active power to impact situations in our lives is living in His word.
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