Early in the morning on May 23 of 2010 God spoke with these words to my heart…”Be Diligent with My Word”. As I sought the Lord on this new revelation, I began my quest, to truly understand how I could be diligent with God’s word. I found that diligent comes from two Latin words, “diligere” which means: to esteem and love and “di legere” which means: to select. Diligence is characterized by a steady, earnest, and energetic effort.
Proverbs 8:17 says, (Amplified Bible) I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me.
What a great promise; if we earnestly seek God and hold his word with esteem we will find Him! (The Contemporary English Bible) says it this way. God’s Spirit has shown you everything. His Spirit finds out everything, even what is deep in the mind of God.
So with a little diligence on our part we can access a full report from God on the gifts He has for us! We don’t have to rely on the world’s guesses and opinions. We don’t have to read books or go to school; we can hear from God, who will teach us directly through his word and the Holy Spirit. The bible says “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him.” If we have our minds fixed on God’s Word with obedience, earnest effort, esteem and love as we apply it to our lives and daily circumstances we will be ready to help others to do the same! Deuteronomy 29:9 (The Message Bible) says: Diligently keep the words of this Covenant. Do what they say so that you will live well and wisely in every detail. Remember this promise: I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me.
If you are ready to truly seek God with a new kind of energetic effort then join me in this prayer!
Heavenly Father, I come to you in Jesus’ name and choose today to be diligent with Your Word! I will diligently seek you, and desire to obey Your Word. Thank you for searching and examining all things concerning my life. I receive your insight and instruction so that I will live well and wisely. Amen
Peace to you,
Robin
The Open Gate
