Notes of Faith July 19, 2025
The Summer Retreat: God’s Word
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season.
Psalm 1:2-3
Productivity consultants advise breaking down a large task into a series of smaller tasks. For example, instead of trying to lose twenty pounds, try losing one pound per week for the next twenty weeks. And instead of having an hour-long quiet time each day, begin with a ten-minute devotional and add five minutes each week.
The same can be true for reading God’s Word—setting a goal for reading specific portions. Try reading a chapter of Proverbs and five psalms each day for a month. Or you might spend the summer reading the five major prophets or the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. Or purchase a harmony of the Gospels—the four Gospels blended into one book—and spend the summer meditating on the life of Christ. Perhaps you can spend the summer investigating scriptural teaching on a subject that is important to you like finances or parenting.
Set a goal for reading God’s Word during the summer months. You will be a deeper and wiser person come September.
Never let a hurried lifestyle disturb the relationship of abiding in Him.
Oswald Chambers
2 Tim 3:16-17
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
I have always wanted to be a superhero…with the appropriate name “Adequate Man” or perhaps “Unashamed Workman”. God, by His grace has made that dream come true. I pray to be used to reach many for His Kingdom, bringing His children into His flock, and under-shepherding them through the strength and authority that He gives me.
Stay in His Word daily. Find YOUR strength and power and authority to live for Him in every circumstance that comes your way. I know that many of you are reading the Word of God. Stay strong in what you know to be true; that communion with God through His Word and prayer are fundamental to your Christian walk and life. Do not shrink back. Serve the church as you have been gifted to do. You HAVE been gifted if you are His child. Use your life to bless others and you will be overwhelmingly blessed in return. May your love reach out and touch someone today!
Pastor Dale