Today’s Bible Reading:
1 Samuel 28-29; Psalm 109; Matthew 11
Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:
Topic: Human
Development
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus
prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for
hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for
revealing them to the childlike. (Matt 11:25 NLT)
OBSERVATION:
God created in mankind the ability to reason. We are meant
to think and learn. We are supposed to grow intellectually. Like everything God
has created, our minds will be best developed when our natural curiosity to
know and discover is aided by Him. However, knowing Him—having relationship
with Him—is not achieved by intellectual pursuit, but comes from spiritual
rather than cognitive knowledge. When we allow our reasoning to supersede our
childlike faith, wisdom is hidden from us.
APPLICATION:
I have been created as a being in the image of my Creator—a
triune being of body, intellect and spirit. I must never develop any one of
these to the detriment of all.
PRAYER:
Lord, forgive me when I have neglected the health and well
being of any part of my created self. May I grow, and grow old in the fullness
of Your will. In Jesus’ name and for Your glory. Amen. -AP
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