Lord, make my way prosperous, not that I achieve high station, but that my life may be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.
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None of it gets to be 'old stuff', for it is Christ in print, the Living Word. We wouldn't think of rising in the morning without a facewash, but we often neglect that purgative cleansing of the Word of the Lord. It wakes us up to our responsibility
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of engaging with the Word of God as a vital part of daily life.
Jim Elliot highlights the significance of incorporating spiritual nourishment through the Word of the Lord into our lives just as we perform basic daily rituals like washing our face. He suggests that just like we wouldn't start our day without a physical cleanse, we should not overlook the purifying and awakening power of scripture, which holds both a personal and communal responsibility for believers.
Themes
BibleSpiritualityFaithResponsibilityCleansing
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon on the importance of daily scripture reading.
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