Never Enough - God's Purpose for Repetition

Old Testament books which tell the same history from slightly different perspectives...four Gospels...principles repeated. This 1-minute devotion explains God's purpose for repetition in Scripture. Be blessed!

 You've probably figured out that I'm a strong believer in "less is more" since most of my devotions take one minute or less to read.

I don't like wordiness, and I find it tedious when a speaker takes 45 minutes to say what he could in 15. But wordiness is not the same as repetition. According to Scripture, we need repetition.

Peter says:
"I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory...." 2 Peter 1:12-13   

And Paul says:
"It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you." Philippians 3:1.

Sixty-six books...four Gospels...repeated principles, stories and history. 

 No matter how often we read the Bible, we can't hear the message of God's love too much. There is always something new to learn, and there is always something we need to hear again!
Old Testament books which tell the same history from slightly different perspectives...four Gospels...principles repeated. This 1-minute devotion explains God's purpose for repetition in Scripture. Be blessed!

Old Testament books which tell the same history from slightly different perspectives...four Gospels...principles repeated. This 1-minute devotion explains God's purpose for repetition in Scripture. Be blessed!
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8 comments:

  1. momsthewordApril 28, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Sometimes I think we just need to hear it more because we're stupid, lol! Seriously though, I need God drumming stuff into my head because I get busy and get off track, I forget, I try to "help" Him, etc. I need to be reminded of His love and faithfulness every day so I will continue to be thankful to Him every day!

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  2. JudithApril 29, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    You are the best at keeping your posts to the point, succinct and without wordiness. I should learn to do that!! The Bible doesn't have wordiness but repitition because we need it. I also like the different perspectives that the gospels present the life of Jesus.

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  3. SylviaApril 29, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I am the same way! At least when it comes to conversations. Keep it short and sweet and get to the point quickly please! But I have to be careful to watch my attitude because my husband likes to speak in long detailed essays complete with unnecessary bunny trails (in my opinion, anyway).

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  4. NitalinbMay 8, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Less is more. Thank you.

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  5. Laura SmithMay 8, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Im so glad God doesnt mind repetition, since this girl needs his repetitive forgiveness all the time. I also need to repeat his words in my heart and mind daily. The repetitive nature of His grace is awesome!

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  6. Child of Gods..June 2, 2020 at 5:45 PM

    God is good!!!! I enjoy this much....thank you and may God bless you...

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  7. AnonymousJune 2, 2020 at 7:26 PM

    I think we need reminders cause we are living in a fast past world and get caught up in it sometimes. We as Christains need to set a time aside with God 3x a day do we loose focus what our journey is in the world. We are not a part of this world we are just passing through! We have to keep reminding ourselves of who we really are!!

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