JANUARY 7, 2013
Fully
Equipped
Read: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
All scripture is given
by inspiration of God . . . that the man of God may
be complete, thoroughly
equipped for every good work. —2 Timothy 3:16-17
Karl
Elsener, a Swiss designer of surgical equipment in the 19th century,
worked for
years on perfecting a military knife. Today his Swiss Army
Knife is associated
with excellence in blades and a variety of utilities.
One model includes knife
blades, a saw, scissors, a magnifying glass,
a can opener, a screwdriver, a
ruler, a toothpick, a writing pen, and
more—all in one knife! If you are out
camping in the wild, this one item
can certainly make you feel equipped for
survival.
We
need something to equip us to survive spiritually in this sinful world.
God has
given us His Word, a kind of spiritual knife for the soul. Paul
writes: “All
scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that
the man of God
may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good
work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
The
word translated equipped means to “furnish or fit completely.”
How
does the Bible equip us for life’s journey? It provides spiritual truth
in
doctrine; reproofin showing our imperfections; correction by
revealing
our sinful failures; and instruction in living a
righteous life. There’s not
a more valuable tool than God’s Word to make us
fully equipped for
spiritual survival and personal growth.
Lord, thank You for equipping us with Your
inspired Word. You’ve given us the tools we
need to live for You. Help us to take time to read
it and to follow what You tell us. Amen.
The Bible contains the nutrients we need for a healthy soul.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
