Ted Johnson writes...

Earlier this week I finished selecting the specific verses for the Quest memory program for the upcoming year. It was such a joy for me to scan through the 2nd half of the Gospel of Mark for key passages for the kids of our church to memorize. Just thinking of all these precious children working diligently to commit such profound spiritual truths to memory each week gave me goosebumps. Knowing just how much the discipline of Scripture memory has played a role in my own spiritual walk in my childhood and throughout my adulthood, I just let my mind contemplate the various circumstances where the Spirit of God will bring these verses to mind in these young lives.

It was a good reminder for me to redouble my own efforts to continue that same disicpline in my own life. Memorizing is not really "hard" work, it just takes a commitment of time, and I was reminded this week - time well spent! Because the Scriptures are my primary mechanism for relating with God, Scripture memory is not just a "quest" to achieve some goal in my spiritual life, but truly a "quest for God." As I meditate on His truths, I can't help but meditate on the Giver of these truths, and it always seems to draw me into true worship.

So, come on along - grab your Bible, and let's head out together - whether it is one verse at a time or three, let's just start out. The end of the trail on this quest is God - no better destination!