“So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:17)
Expanded Passage: Psalm 119:105-112, 129-136; 2 Timothy 3:14-17
I have begun the classes for my master’s degree in trauma and resiliency. One of the first things we have studied is the impact of trauma on a person’s brain functions. Trauma shuts off parts of our brain for a period of time until we can process and handle the effects. Knowing how our brains work and how to help someone step into a resilient mindset is essential for helping them move forward. Resiliency is key to moving into a healthy future in which we can use those experiences to impact the world around us in positive ways.
As we study Scripture and learn more about ourselves in light of the Word, we should feel more equipped to do what God calls us to. It is not enough to memorize many verses or to read and study every bit of God’s Word. Knowledge is the beginning. Expecting God to use what we read and study moves us to good works. That knowledge will prepare us to take advantage of opportunities in our path, as well as overcome the trials we are sure to face in this world. Without the knowledge of who God is and how he sees us, we can’t begin to accomplish the good works he has laid out for us to do. What we learn makes us more resilient to put into action everything we have read.
Allow God’s Word to equip you for his good work.
Beverly Kimball is a Wesleyan pastor’s wife, mathematics teacher, speaker, and author. She is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OK) and is working on a master’s in trauma and resiliency.
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