The Secret

Psalm 119:98 - "Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me."

For the past twelve months, Rhonda Byrne's New Age book, The Secret, has been towards the top of the New York Times Bestseller list. It's a shame, really. Because, Byrne's book is leading many people astray from the truth. Amazon.com writes that Byrne's assertation is that positive thoughts can lead you to wealth, health and happiness. She also says that negative thoughts can lead to terminal illness, poverty and widespread disasters. Needless to say the book has received quite a bit of negative publicity. But, it's still selling like crazy. Why? American's love the idea of anything that will bring us wealth and happiness. Even if it is the antithesis of what it is that Christ has called us to. The title of Byrne's book creates an instant interest as well. We love secrets.

Well, let me let you in on a different, and a much better secret today. It's one that King David discovered thousands of years ago. If you want the competitive advantage, study and internalize the commands of God. When David felt like his enemies would destroy him, he had confidence in Christ. His confidence came because of his unfaltering faith. He was absolutely convinced that he was wiser than his enemies because he not only knew, but lived out the commands of Christ in his life.

It's no different today. I hope that you are not walking around with a bunch of enemies. But, you do need God's wisdom. His wisdom is contained in His Word. Spend time in it, and you will have what you need to make life's most important decisions. You will know how to lead others as you spend time in God's Word. You will know how to be a better spouse and parent as you spend time in God's Word. You will know how to treat people better as you spend time in God's Word. You will know how to handle finances as you spend time in God's Word. You will know how to care for your body as you spend time in God's Word. You will know how to handle conflict as you spend time in God's Word. And, I could go on and on. The Bible isn't an irrelevant book that should sit on a shelf in your room collecting dust. It is wisdom. It is the very breath of God. It will change your life. That's the secret. Now, go spend time with God.

Dear God,

Thank You for the gift of Your Word. In it is contained wisdom that we all need for our every day life. Help us to grow and learn as we spend time with You. Give us the courage to live by Your precepts.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.