Heartburn or a Heartburning

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Heartburn or a Heartburning

“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.” Job 23:12

When we get up in the morning, what is the first thing we think about? Do we thank God for His beautiful creation or open the Bible longing for a word from our Lord? Maybe some people do, and if you’re one of them, I tip my hat to you. When I get up in the morning, what is the first thing I think about? To be honest, I think about food which I think is just human nature.

So let’s go a little deeper here, and talk about spiritual food for a moment. If we are willing to neglect an occasional meal because our schedule is so backed up we can’t find time to eat, that’s cool. But, wouldn’t it be great if we also were willing to neglect a physical meal to make time for the Word of God? I like what Job said about God’s Word, “I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food” Job 23:12.

Remember those two discouraged and downhearted disciples on the Emmaus road I wrote about last week? They thought Jesus was going to establish a physical kingdom and overthrow the tyranny of Rome. But instead, in their minds at least, He went and got himself killed. So they were walking along discouraged, when a stranger joined them. Although they didn’t know it, it was Jesus himself. He spoke to them about all the things in Scripture concerning himself, and by the end of the journey, their hearts were burning again.

When He disappeared, they said, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32.

We all need a good case of spiritual heartburn, and we will get it when Jesus Christ speaks to us through His Word. Then my friends is when we have what I call the “I can’t help it’s”, which will be coming to your e-mail soon!

Guide us, oh Lord, as we take time throughout this whole year to meditate on You as we wake each day and make our utmost desire be to hear from You. I'll get on my knees this morning, Lord, in quiet expectation. Amen.

In Christ,
Sandy Perry
03/29/09