Today, I want to share 4 reasons with you why it’s important to memorize scripture.
This is actually a discipline that I actually need to get more intentional about myself, so I
believe that this video is speaking straight to my heart, as much as it's speaking to you!
First off,
Scripture helps us triumph over sin.
Ephesians 6:17 tells us that the Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God.
Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and powerful.
It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between
joint and marrow.
It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”
Being able to recall scripture that will help equip you to handle everyday situations will
bolster your faith and defeat the enemy.
Even Jesus used scripture to combat satan in the desert!
2.
Scripture helps us comfort those in need.
God is the God of all comforts, and when we can share scripture off of the top of our
head with our friends and our family who are living in difficult situations, God uses US to comfort
them with His words.
The Truth, the capital "T" Truth, is allowed to comfort them, not just our own mere human efforts.
It is a deeper comfort which points them to Christ instead of pointing them to us, because HE is truly
the one who can heal them wholly; body, mind, and spirit.
3.
Scripture helps us share the gospel.
In last week’s video, we talked about why it’s important to share the Gospel message of Jesus
Christ.
We must have a strong Biblical foundation for sharing the salvation message with others,
because it is on that Truth that they will stand.
So… the scripture I encourage you to memorize FIRST is scripture that pertains to the Gospel!
My first scripture that I memorized, and my favorite, is Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is
Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
4.
Scripture helps us know Jesus better.
“In the beginning was the Word.
And the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
That’s John 1:1.
Jesus Christ is the Word.
He is the Bible.
If you want to get to know Him, read those pages.
Memorize those scriptures.
Practice them.
Tape them to your mirror!
Do Google searches for scriptures on certain topics that pertain to your life.
Fill yourself up with God’s Word.
I polled my Instagram friends and Facebook friends to ask them why it’s been important
for them personally to memorize scripture.
Here's what a few of them said:
Jessica said, "It’s the truth.
It’s the Creator of the universe’s (God’s) instructions for life!
It’s also for my protection, wisdom, love, and best!"
Jeanne said, "It’s my greatest comfort when I am feeling sad, scared, or worried.
It’s the best advice when a friend is in need of encouragement and love.
It’s the most gentle conviction and help for my heart when I need to check my willingness
to serve, trust, and/or obey Him.
It’s a constant companion when I’m lonely.
It’s a life manual that is with me always."
Shannon said, "There is no comfort like a quickening in your Spirit from the Holy Spirit!"
Taylor said, "We all face spiritual warfare.
It’s critical I know God’s truth to discern from right and almost right when faced with
any decision.
It’s also our only offensive weapon and it’s powerful in the physical and spiritual
realms.
If I want to declare victory and walk in the imputed righteousness of God, I MUST memorize
and know scripture."
And finally, Elizabeth said, "To defeat the enemy!
When I’m feeling burdened, I repeat a scripture."
So crew, let’s all get in a better habit of memorizing more scripture!
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