Why we memorize scripture:
Psalms 119:11: says, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. ” The Bible is God’s love letter to us from Genesis to Revelation. Over and over within its pages we are told of His marvelous love for us. Repeatedly, we see His promises to us that bring us prosperity, peace and joy. Found within the pages of God’s Holy Word, the Bible, we are given instructions for life and the recipe for a life more abundant. In John 10:10 Jesus said, ”The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. “
In order to enjoy this abundant life we must first accept Christ as Saviour and then we must build a relationship with the God of the Universe. As we read His marvelous Word we will surely get to know Him and life will take on new meaning. As troubles come our way and satan knocks on our door we are reminded of the loving, protecting hand of God that is revealed to us through His word. It is for this reason that God gave us the above scripture. If we hide His Word in our heart then we are equipped to defeat the devil right in his tracks. He can not defeat us because ” Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (I John 4:4). Therefore, we must saturate our mind and heart with the Word of God that it may be brought to our remembrance when we have need of it.