Looking Intently

Scripture:

James 1:25  "But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it - not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it - they will be blessed in what they do".

Observation:

James tells us here that we will be blessed in whatever we do when we are looking intently into the perfect law that gives freedom.  He says we must continue in it and not forget what we heard, but do it.  When we look intently into God's word and determine to live what it says, we will be blessed.

Application:

We must learn to be people of the Word.  We need to look deeper into it and truly learn to apply it to our lives.  God's word gives freedom, but we must commit it to memory, do what it says, and continue in it every day.  We like shortcuts, but God says to put His word in our hearts, do what it says, then we will see the fruit of the blessing of God.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, Teach me to "look intently" into Your word every day.  This year has been such a blessing and Your word is growing more and more important to me.  Help me to look deeper than I have before and to truly meditate on Your word throughout the day.  Enable me to serve You well.

Yours,
Jeff