Using Our Brain For Memorizing Scripture

A saying among scientists who study the human brain is, “Use it before you lose it.” A few years ago, I read where a well-known neurologist at Duke University (Dr. Lawrence C. Katz), urged people to perform daily mental exercises such as brushing their teeth with the non-dominant hand or taking a new route to work to help stimulate the brain and keep it healthy. The goal is to replace unthinking routine with fresh awareness and new focus.

There's a lesson here for us as followers of Jesus Christ. Even the most valuable spiritual disciplines of Bible reading and prayer, can become so habitual that our minds are not fully engaged.

To avoid slipping into a spiritual rut, why not add Scripture memory to our daily devotional time? (see video). It is a mental effort designed to produce spiritual change.

The Psalmist wrote, “Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11). Paul said, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2).

Beloved, let us put our brain to use, memorizing and meditating on the powerful Word of God (Psalm 119:11; Psalm 1:2). By doing so, we allow God's Word to fill our memory, rule our heart, and guide our feet (Psalm 119:105).

Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets

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