The Bible is the
most unique book ever written. It was penned over a period of about 2,000
years by 40 different authors from three continents, who wrote in three
different languages, over
centuries of time on very detailed, historic and controversial topics. Yet,
there is not one contradictory statement in any of the 66 books of the Bible.
Although there
appears to be a few discrepancies to the unbelieving skeptic, time and studies
of Bible customs and manners proved there are no inconsistencies after all.
Jesus Himself fulfilled 300 Messianic prophecies with His birth, life and
death. There is no way to nullify the claim that the Bible is truly the Word of
God.
Therefore, it is
in our best interest to read, study and meditate on the words of the Bible
every day. You may do topical studies, read chapters or verses, do a
chronological study or read through the Bible on a yearly plan: http://www.biblegateway.com/reading-plans/
The important point is to read these life-giving words.
The Word of God
is alive. It is effective in purifying our life in holiness. It is sharp enough
to divide our flesh from our spirit. It helps us to compare our thoughts and
the motives of our heart with the will of God (Hebrews 4:12).
This makes the Bible a unique book, which can change our life for the better.
The authors of
the Bible were common men who struggled in life just like us. They took time to
record their issues, frustrations and victories along with the words God gave
them to write about the law, history, wisdom, prophetic revelation and even
poetry. Most of them never knew one another; and yet, since God is the author
of the Bible, there is a seamless reliability in their writings.
Prayer:
Father God, when
we read Your Holy Word, we see accounts of people who sinned, rebelled and made
decisions from their human pride. Yet, You called them men after Your own heart
and You consider them as heroes of the faith (Acts 13:22; Hebrews 11). Thank You for expanding your mercy to include all of us
who do not deserve Your love and grace. Thank You for giving us Your Word to
sustain us on this earth until You return.
Thought for the
Day:
God gave us a perfect world in Paradise, but we
rejected His authority and Truth and sought to believe Satan’s lie and to call
it our own truth. – 2 Timothy 4:4
