Today's Daily Bread
Guarding Hearts
For years I taught adult Bible-study classes in a local church and
took great pains to consider Scripture carefully before answering
questions during the lessons. Later, during a lecture in my first
semester of seminary at age 40, I learned that I’d given a woman who had
attended one of my classes a terrible answer to her heartfelt question.
I was certain my response had been causing her distress over the
2 years since I had seen her, and I was eager to correct myself for her
sake.
Racing home, I called her and instantly burst into an apology. A long
pause was followed by her saying in a puzzled tone: “I’m sorry, but I’m
having trouble placing you right now.” I was neither as memorable nor
as damaging as I had believed! It was then I realized God is at work
guarding His truth even as we grow in our understanding of His Word. I’m
thankful He protected this woman’s heart.
We are human and will make mistakes sometimes as we share God’s Word
with others. But we have an obligation to diligently seek His truth and
exercise care when we talk about it (2 Tim. 2:15). Then we may boldly
proclaim Him, praying that His Spirit will guard not only our hearts but
also the hearts of those we seek to serve. God and His Word are
deserving of the greatest care.
The words I spoke but yesterday
Are changed as I read Your Word;
I see more clearly Your perfect way,
And my heart is deeply stirred. —Kilgore
Are changed as I read Your Word;
I see more clearly Your perfect way,
And my heart is deeply stirred. —Kilgore
Let God’s Word fill your memory, rule your heart,
and guide your words.
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