“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them
in her heart….” Luke 2:19
When I read my Bible or when I sit in church service and
hear God speaking personally to my heart…. I’ve noticed something. I’ve noticed
how easy it is to leave that moment in time and continue on with my day – my
life. It’s like, “Wow, that was good – now it’s time to get on with my agenda!”
But when I take the time to truly let something God is
saying to me, soak into my heart and soul – those are the times where I truly
grow.
The key is in taking the time to ponder over what has been
revealed to us. Whether it’s a Bible verse that is relevant, a Bible Study
lesson that strikes a chord, or a sermon that is conveniently aimed at what we
are feeling or experiencing; we need to take the time to ponder those lessons
and think about why it is that God wants to share them with us.
If I listen, but don’t absorb – I don’t gain much.
If I ponder, absorb, and let God’s messages to me permeate
my life – I gain a lot.
It doesn’t matter how many Bible Studies we go to or how
often we attend church. It doesn’t matter how many verses we know if they don’t
go from our head to our heart and we have the spirit to apply them. Going through actions isn’t enough. We
need to ponder and invest our hearts and minds into truly hearing what God
wants to tell us.
I have been guilty of going through the motions so many
times. Putting in the time, getting the job done and then moving on to what I
really want to do without truly absorbing. The times I have pondered on
something, are the times that I’ve really seen God work in my heart and life.
He’s moved me.
I want God to work in my life. I want Him to use me. Move
me. Thrill me. Speak to me. In order for that to happen, I need to take a
little extra time for Him. To ponder what He’s telling me so that I won’t miss
something really big. His Words really are treasures. Just waiting to shine.
Hey Dionna, I love this post. We don't spend enough time pondering on the things God says to us. Thanks for sharing. Love Gem x
ReplyDeleteGem- Thanks for stopping by and taking a minute to comment. I hope we both remember to pause and ponder more to what God has to say to us! :)
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