Readiness of Mind – Stepping in the Light

“And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Acts 17:10-11

Many people were saved in Thessalonica under the ministry of Paul and Silas in a short window of time, and a number of them were influential within that city. “Of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few,” (Acts 17:4). In spite of the influence that these new believers had, Paul and Silas were quickly driven from the city by persecution. When they reached Berea, they again preached in the synagogue, and they noticed something different about the Bereans right away. These believers were described as being more noble (of higher ranking) than those in Thessalonica for two main reasons. They received the Word of God with all readiness of mind, and they searched the scriptures daily to see for themselves whether what they were hearing preached was true. If you want to become a stronger Christian, try having your mind ready to listen to the teaching and preaching of God’s Word. Make notes about what you hear, and then study the Bible for yourself to see if what you have heard is really true. These practices will give you a better understanding of what God expects from you, and they will help you to feel more confident as you share God’s Word with others.

Morning: Psalms 1-3

Evening: Acts 17:1-15

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.