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“Write it Down!”

Thoughts for Today:

A few days ago my daughter Amanda asked me to help her with some math problems. I reviewed her worksheets, observed some errors, and then asked for her math book. Amanda said, "I left it at school." I said, "Well, make sure you bring it home tomorrow, I want to make sure I'm showing you the way your teacher wants you to do these problems."

The next day I asked Amanda for her math book. Embarrassed she admitted, "I forgot it." I said, "Show me your homework assignment sheet. Now write in big letters: 'Bring home math book.' If you don't want to forget things, then you have to write them down."

In our previous passage, Paul said, "I know you know a lot. In fact, you are filled with goodness and knowledge." Then he says, "But, I'm going to write these things down for you anyway." It's pretty sage advice. If you want to make sure you don't forget -- then write it down! It's always amazing to me how many otherwise organized and mature Christians fail to do this most basic thing when it comes to Scripture. What are we going to do, rely on our memories when we're in a hurry or under pressure? I don't think so. Like the example with Amanda, memory alone is a formula for failure.

Questions to Ponder:

What are your favorite salvation Scriptures? What about words of comfort and strength? I always carry with me a list of Bible verses on a wide variety of topics, even though I have memorized hundreds of verses. Why? Because I want to be ready to give an answer. 2 Timothy 4:2: "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction." What about you, are you prepared? Write it down.

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.