Minister’s Corner - 225 Words of Encouragement

Loved ones, why should we memorize the Bible? In Colossians 3:16 we find Paul telling the Christians in Colossae to, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…." Memorizing God's word places it in our hearts and minds where it is always available to us. It transforms our mind so that we can know God's will for our lives (Romans 12:2). The memorized word helps us to stand against the temptations of our day to day challenges in this life.

The Psalmist expressed to God, "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee" (Psalms 119:11). Memorized Bible text is a weapon to protect us against the worldly lies that surround each of us. As part of our Christian armor we take "…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:13-18).

When we put God's word into our minds we are better able to encourage others. In 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Paul told the Christians to comfort one another with God's word. Having the Holy Scriptures readily available in our hearts and minds is a great asset to our daily lives. God is so good. Love you. Samuel – 6 September 2026