Grounded And Settled In The Truth
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica,
in that they received the word with all readiness of
mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether
those things were so (Acts 17:11).
You might have come across certain people
who, though have been Christians for long, yet
are not grounded and settled in the truth. They still ask
the same questions they’ve been asking for years. Even
after showing them answers from the Scriptures, they
return with the same questions after some time. You
may even think they’re honestly seeking answers, but
such attitude is the manifestation of their disquieted,
roaming, and unsettled spirit. They’re tormented with
worry, having difficulty accepting simple realities. How
sad!
As a Christian, you need to be deeply rooted and
grounded in the faith, and that happens when you
give quality time and attention to God’s Word. Your
personal study of, and meditation on the Word of
God should remain paramount in your heart and on
your mind. Don’t assume you already know enough
of God’s Word, because you attend church every
Sunday. You need to search the scriptures personally
for yourself.
Read our opening verse again and observe those
the Spirit praised; they were those who after receiving
the Word, went back daily to search the Scriptures,
to ascertain the veracity of what they’d been taught.
They confirmed the Word for themselves and as a
result, they couldn’t be deceived. They became settled
and grounded on the truth of God’s Word that they’d
been taught.
It’s for the same reason that Paul, by the Spirit,
admonished the saints in Colosse, saying, “…continue
in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved
away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have
heard, and which was preached to every creature
which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a
minister” (Colossians 1:23). That’s a message from the
Spirit to you today: get grounded and settled! Give
yourself wholly to God’s Word (1 Timothy 4:15).
Walk in the light of the things you’ve been taught,
and have received; take a hold of them with your spirit.
Then, the Holy Spirit will fill your heart and mind with
thoughts of faith that’ll energize your spirit, such that
you’ll always be victorious and unshakable.
Prayer
Dear Father, as I study and meditate on your Word, I receive
the impartation of faith, and your wisdom propels me to act
accordingly; your Word prevails in my life and circumstances.
I’m built strong, and established firmly in the faith, as I walk in
the light of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Ephesians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 15:58
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 5:1-16
Deuteronomy 25-27
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 25:1-13
Exodus 32