Hiding His Word

I have always admired my friends who can quote just the right verse of scripture at the perfect moment.  You know the ones, or maybe you are even one of those people.  Scripture memory has been something on my mind a great deal this semester, especially since a new and dear friend of mine makes this a high priority in her life.  I was amazed when I asked her the other day to quote the book of James.  Without hesitation, she began with James 1:1 until she was interrupted somewhere near the middle of the second chapter.  I'm sure I looked ridiculous with my mouth hanging open in utter amazement.  Scripture memory has never been my strong-suit.  There is no excuse really, other than, I'm lazy.

Over the last month or so, I have been throwing around the idea of picking up this discipline, but some how I have managed to make some sort of excuse as why now is not a good time  (funny how that happens).  Until recently, that is.  The other day I was having lunch with one of the girls I disciple and she mentioned that she wanted to start memorizing scripture.  She asked me to join her, and though I was reluctant (I do not like agreeing to things that I think I could fail at, because, well, who likes to fail?), I agreed.  We settled on Ephesians 1:15-17.  Three verses, one week, in any version of our choosing.  I am glad I did! 

In the process I discovered that I actually LOVE hiding His Word in my heart!  And I love how these verses have come up in my conversations many times in the last week (who would have thought? Ha)!  It is such a blessing to not only read the Word but to know the Word.  Praise God for friends who challenge and encourage you to grow in your walk with Christ!

Here is a wonderful bit of scripture that I have been hiding away in my heart this week:

Daniel 26b-27 "....for he is the living God, enduring forever.  His kingdom shall never be destroyed and his dominion shall be to the end.  He delivers and rescues.  He works signs and wonders in heaven and on the earth; he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions." (ESV)