Scripture Power

I still remember that song from serving in Primary. I loved hearing the enthusiastic voices as the children sang because they loved that song-especially the chorus. I thought of that song as I read and studied today and so I looked it up and read the words. And although the chorus is catchy, the real power of the scriptures is taught in the verses of that song:

Because I want to be like the Savior and I can

I’m reading His instruction, I’m following His plan.

Because I want the power His word will give to me

I’m changing how I live, I’m changing what I’ll be

I’ll find the sword of truth in each scripture that I learn.

I’ll take the shield of faith from these pages that I turn.

I’ll wear each vital part of the armor of the Lord

And fight my daily battles, and win a great reward

Scripture power, keeps me safe from sin

Scripture power is the power to win

Scripture power! Every day I need

The power that I get each time a read.

Nephi taught that we should FEAST upon the words of Christ. In the study guide, Elder Hales said that if the Savior were among us in the flesh today, he would teach us from the scriptures, just as He did when He walked upon the earth. I had never thought of that before. So, I think that idea should be added to  the list of “Reasons to Study the Scriptures”. Elder Hales also taught that to feast upon the works of Christ, one must absorb and incorporate His teachings, just as one absorbs and incorporates a meal. Just like the song is trying to teach us, Elder Hales continues with: “If you and I are to feast upon the words of Christ, we must study the scriptures and absorb His words through pondering them and and making them a part of every thought and action.”

That gives a whole new meaning to “you are what you eat”. I think a new saying could be “you are what you read”! “Scripture Power is a little more catchy though, don’t you agree?