The Non-Perishable

There's a serious mindset among many that we need to be prepared for an oncoming day of need by having a stock of water and non-perishables.  We've had fairly good practice ​-- ​consider the rush to get milk and bread when it snows!  Of course, by the looks of our basement, Mr. Bill has been stockin' up on junk for many years.

 

What does the Bible say about storing up?  "I have stored up Your Word in my heart …" (Psalm 119:11a).  God doesn't​ advise against being prepared materially for difficult times, ​of course, ​but He ​speaks to the more important​ work of His words.  Even a good stash of food and water ​is eventually depleted, but not Scripture.  Tucked away in the heart and mind, not only is it eternally safe but [if you will] ​reusable and recyclable.  Quite frankly, His Words are ​the ​Perfect ​Non-Perishable! ​They are indescribably more nourishing and satisfying than food and water; their purpose far weightier – "… that I might not sin against You." (Psalm 119:11b).  The careful memorization of and meditation on ​Scripture ​are indeed a serious mindset and diligent exercise for Christians today; ​consider that ​we may not always ​enjoy the freedom to read or even own a copy of His Word.  Mr. Bill and I ​are in-process of non-junkin' an area of our basement​ and stocking some non-perishables but ​may none of us neglect the ​command to store-up God's ​precious words.  Read 'em – Memorize 'em – Root 'em in the heart – Watch 'em grow!