The Need for Review

For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little.” Isaiah 28:10 (New King James Version)

When it comes to learning, I have a tendency to follow a certain pattern which is learn and move on, learn and move on. I am often surprised and at times dismayed to see that growth necessitates a lot of review as stated in today’s verse. Precept upon precept, line upon line. I must be aware that truth does not instantly become mine upon the first introduction of it. It is something I must continually bring to the forefront of my thinking. Every time wrong thinking, poor attitudes, or distorted views become prominent to me, I must review the truth that will counter and conquer the wrong ideas.

So what are the truths I am needing to review of late? One person (outside of Jesus Himself) cannot know or meet all of my needs. As long as I live in a fallen world with a fallen nature I will experience hurts, heartaches and failure at times. No relationship in my life is unchangeable. Lack of communication from those I care deeply for does not mean lack of love. God does not see only my weaknesses and broken places. God’s purpose and plans for my life are not insignificant or unnecessary. God will finish what He started in me. God has a multitude of ways to reveal Himself and my own heart to me. My past does not define me. I am not unfixable or unloved. That which I am battling today will not be a life long battle. God will never take His eyes or His hands off me.

For any who feel they are spinning their wheels, taking two steps backwards for each step forward, wasting God’s time and investment in them, a disappointment to God and others, not worth knowing, and so far from where they want to be, know that you are not alone. Many others, including myself, have those same thoughts daily, and the only hope of victory is continually reviewing the truth that will set us free. While it would be nice to have a person available to persistently remind us of the truth, that is not possible. What is possible is for the Spirit to remind us of the truth each time we are confronted with the lies. A simple prayer of, “Show me the truth. Help me see and live by what is true,” will result in profound review. It is a day by day, moment by moment reconsideration and reintroduction of lessons learned and truths taught.

Father, I come again in need of Your words of truth. Refresh my spirit with Your facts, reality, and assurances. I look to You. I need You. Amen.

Thy Word - Maranatha Singers
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He is wooing you from the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food. Job 36:16