I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)
We have been talking about creating a bucket list: a list of things we deeply desire to do before the Lord calls us home. On Monday, I suggested that you make reading through the entire Bible an item on your bucket list. On Wednesday, we considered the importance of a life verse. Today, I’d like you to consider memorizing a new portion of Scripture.
Item #3 – Memorizing A New Scripture Passage
Scripture memorization is one of those spiritual disciplines that has fallen on hard times these days. Because the entire Bible is at our fingertips, on our phones and tablets, we feel little need to call up Scripture from memory. Yet Jesus made it clear just how important this discipline is when He defeated the devil during His wilderness experience.
When the devil assaulted Jesus with three temptations, Jesus quoted Scripture from memory to defeat the devil. He could not look into the scrolls for the words needed to disarm and defeat the devil, and He did not need to. Jesus had committed Scripture to memory, and we should follow His lead.
You probably know some Scriptures from memory, verses like John 3:16 and Philippians 4:13. But have you ever invested the time to commit more than a verse or two to memory?
Here is a thought to consider putting on your bucket list. Pick a psalm and commit it to memory. Or perhaps one of the parables. There is absolutely nothing like having the Word of God planted deep within your heart, especially for those moments when you find yourself under the attacks of the devil. Remember, committing Scripture to memory will return to you multiplied blessings. Here are three of them; memorizing Scripture will —
Renew your mind; Recalibrate your heart; Realign your will!
I pray you were encouraged this week by the Believer’s Bucket List. I hope these articles have inspired you to write out a detailed list of things God would put on your life . . . IF He were writing it for you. With an actual bucket list sitting in front of you, start going to work on getting some of those items marked off as “Done!” You will find yourself doing some things you never thought possible for the glory of God and the good of those you come in contact with along the way into glory. What do you say? Let’s kick the bucket!
This is the Gospel. This is grace for your race. NEVER FORGET THAT . . . AMEN!
Grace for the Race 