Built By God’s Word – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional October 22nd

(Build Yourself And Build Others)

TO THE BIBLE: 2 Timothy 4:2
“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.”

LET’S TALK
The Apostle Paul, in his letter to Timothy, encouraged him with these words: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV).

Notice that Paul emphasised the importance of being approved by God, not by people. This means you should present yourself to God as someone who is ready and well-trained for the work of ministry, which includes soul winning, and discipleship.

There’re those who only study the Bible just to prepare for preaching; yes, this will benefit others, but it’s crucial that you consciously build yourself with the Word; and allow it work within you first!

Merely being a conduit isn’t enough; your personal growth is important. You have to build your spirit, and this involves allowing the Word to mould and shape your character, to build your person and frame the way you think and live.

The Word of God must determine your priorities and interests and regulate every area of your life.

Romans 12:2 gives us insight into how this works: “…Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

This means that as you study and meditate on God’s Word, you start thinking differently, and that changes how you live.

The Word of God should guide your decisions, set your priorities, and influence every part of your life.

The last part of 2 Timothy 2:15 in the Amplified Classic version talks about “…rightly handling and skillfully teaching the Word of Truth,” and the Bible instructs that the servant of the Lord must be apt to teach (2 Timothy 2:24).

So, most definitely, you have the responsibility to teach and build others, but it begins with you. Build and edify yourself with the Word of God, and also build and edify others.

Go Deeper
1 Peter 2:2; Acts 20:32; Colossians 3:16

Pray:
Dear Father, as I build myself with your Word, I experience its transformational power in my character; my mind is renewed and my priorities are aligned with your divine principles. Thank you for the enablement to teach and share your Word effectively with others to build their faith strong, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Timothy 4:1-16, Isaiah 57-58
TWO YEAR
John 7:1-10, 2 Kings 9

Act:
Renew your mind today and build your spirit strong as you meditate on these scriptures: Matthew 16:18, Acts 20:32, and Jude 1:20.