BE DEVOTED

"Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching". 1 Timothy 4:13 NIV

Timothy was instructed by Paul to make sure that his Church was continually exposed to the Bible. He tells Timothy to spend time in reading, teaching, and exhorting others with the Word of God. As the pastor, his main task was to be the one who maintained a godly life for others to see and then show them the truth of God’s Word.

2 Timothy 2:15 says "Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. It's your responsibility to read and study for yourself; no one can read for you especially when you know that you have to study to show yourself approved on to God. The Bible conveys the basic truths that we need at all times and whatever clarification(s) you require, you'll definitely find it in God's Word. 

If you are going to grow spiritually in the things of God, you have to take the step. Being gifted and called does not preclude the need to Improve. Stay devoted in God, it's to your advantage.

Further Scripture Study: Hosea 4:6 

Declare This: Dear Lord, I will give time to reading and studying of Your Word. I recognize its my responsibility to study and show myself approved unto You in Jesus name Amen.