Depending on the mood of the moment, the Bible is often
held up to public ridicule or contempt. However, to authentic Born Again
Believers, God’s Word is a light to our path to keep us going in the right
direction and a lamp for our feet to keep us from stumbling or falling (Psalm 119:105). The
wisdom in its words teaches us to walk carefully as the wise, to make the best
use of our time and to understand what the will of the Lord is for our life (Ephesians 5:15-17).
God’s Word answers all the vital questions in man’s soul.
How did we get here? (Genesis
1:27) Why are we here? (Ephesians 2:10) Can love last forever? (1 Corinthians 13:4-8) Can marriage
survive betrayal? (Matthew
6:14) Do I have to love unlovable people? (Matthew 5:44-48) Can I live with someone I
love without being married? (1 Corinthians 6:18) Aren’t I supposed to be happy in life? (John 15:11) When do I
become an adult? (1
Corinthians 13:11) Can I marry someone of my same sex? (Romans 1:25-28)
Can making money make me happy? (1 Timothy 6:10) How can I say, “I’m
sorry”? (Psalm 51:3;
Proverbs 28:13) Is it ever okay to betray a confidence? (Esther 21:23) Can I
steal for a good reason? (Exodus
20:15) Is it okay to drink alcohol? (Proverbs 20:1) Who should I marry? (2 Corinthians 6:14)
Can I get divorced and remarried? (1 Corinthians 7:12-16) Which religion is the right one? (James 1:27) Which
version of the Bible is from God? (2 Timothy 3:16)
The words in the Bible are a mystery to most people,
boring to some, and considered historical to others and fiction to a few.
Without exception, however, God’s book is the most spectacular book ever
written. It survived multiple attempts to annihilate it over the years, and it
is always the best selling book ever published. The words in it are inspired by
God and given to us in order to have a successful and fulfilled life in service
to our King Jesus (2
Timothy 3:16; Proverbs 3:13-14, 19:20).
Prayer:
Father God, Your Word is sharper than a two-edged sword, because it can divide our humanistic soul from our eternal spirit (Hebrews 4:12). There is no one that we can trust like we trust You. You alone have the words, which are full of the Spirit and eternal life (John 6:63, 68). From the correlation between the prophecies of the Old Testament and the accounts of the New Testament, we know with certainty that Jesus is our Messiah, who is coming again (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23). Lead us by Your Spirit on a firm footing, teach us Your ways and guide us until You come again to receive us to Yourself (Psalm 143:10; Micah 4:2; John 14:3).
Father God, Your Word is sharper than a two-edged sword, because it can divide our humanistic soul from our eternal spirit (Hebrews 4:12). There is no one that we can trust like we trust You. You alone have the words, which are full of the Spirit and eternal life (John 6:63, 68). From the correlation between the prophecies of the Old Testament and the accounts of the New Testament, we know with certainty that Jesus is our Messiah, who is coming again (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23). Lead us by Your Spirit on a firm footing, teach us Your ways and guide us until You come again to receive us to Yourself (Psalm 143:10; Micah 4:2; John 14:3).
Thought for the Day:
I will hide Your Word in my heart, so I will not sin against You.
– Psalm 119:11
I will hide Your Word in my heart, so I will not sin against You.
