Day Fourteen – Write It Down

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (CSB)

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

After I miscarried our baby, I was out of work for several days regaining strength from the loss of blood and the emotional trauma. I remember wandering around the house trying to work through and unscramble all of the thoughts and emotions I was experiencing. Several years earlier, I had purchased a bible study which I never did. But for some reason, while I was home, I found it and began to read it. I can’t tell you the name of the study or who wrote it but I can tell you it was the perfect study for the season I was in. God’s timing is perfect – He knew the exact time I would need those words and lessons. No doubt, the Holy Spirit led me back to that particular study. 

I remember running into an older, godly woman a little later on and sharing with her what I had been through and about the Bible study. I shared all that God had taught me from my experience and from His Word. Then I remember exactly what she said to me. She said  “write it down, Robin, write it down.” She knew how important it was to journal what God was saying to me and teaching me. In her wisdom, she knew that one day I would want to look back and see how God revealed himself to me. 

Did I take her advice? Did I write it down? Nope, I sure didn’t. But it taught me an important lesson that I would remember and use in the future. I am now in the habit of “writing it down” and thankful for all the Holy Spirit has revealed to me. I am also thankful for the older and wiser saints in my life that were willing to impart their knowledge and life experiences to me. God’s Word is a comfort, a guide and a treasure to be read, studied, and applied. It is applicable to every situation for every generation. Some may want to deny its truth. But I have experienced the Bible’s transforming power in my life that cannot be denied. 

© 2019 Robin R King