Before Clara Schumann, the widow of German composer Robert Schumann (1810-56), would play any of her husband's music in public, she would first privately read over some of his old love letters. Inspired by his words, she said it seemed as if his very life filled her, and she was then better able to interpret his musical compositions to the public.
In the spiritual realm, if we will read God's words of love to us until we are thrilled by their truth, His Spirit will fill our hearts and minds. The Lord can change our selfish attitudes and fretfulness through our meditation on His Word.
We will then experience an increasing evidence in our lives of the peace and servanthood that characterized the life of Christ. The words of our Lord are crucial if we are to be able to teach and help others effectively.
The apostle Paul encouraged believers by writing, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" (Col. 3:16). We can do nothing by ourselves, but as we let our Savior live through us, others will see Christ in all we do.
Spend time in God's Word today so that others will see Christ in your attitudes and actions. — Henry G. Bosch
Give us, O Lord, a strong desire
To look within Your Word each day;
Help us to hide it in our hearts,
Lest from its truth our feet would stray. --JDB
When the Word of God dwells in you, the love of Christ shines through you.