Two Words to Remember as You Read Your Bible

The Bible is indeed a unique book. That means it is ONE OF A KIND! It claims to be inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16). This means that even though the Bible was penned by forty different individuals, it has one ultimate author: God (2 Peter 1:21)! Every time we open the Book, we are about to hear from God Himself! Wow! Truly amazing!

Knowing this, there are a couple of words that should describe how we read the Bible.

1. We should read dependently. Not only has God given us the gift of His Word, but he has also given us the gift of His Holy Spirit. One of the activities of the Spirit of God is to shed light on God's truth so that we might understand it (John 16:13-14). Knowing this, every time we read the Bible, we should begin with a prayer like that of the psalmist, "Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of your law" (Psalm 119:18).

2. We should also read expectantly. Since the Bible is God's word to us and has been given to us to "thoroughly equip us for ever good work" (2 Timothy 3:17) and given that God has saved us and continues to work in us so that we might do good works (Ephesians 2:10), it makes sense to believe God wants to speak to us through His word. Therefore, when you open your Bible, expect to hear from God! The Scriptures are alive (Hebrews 4:12). God WILL, through the working of His Spirit in your mind and heart, give you wisdom and insight for whatever you need as you spend time in the Bible. You can count on it!

Thanks for stopping by . . . and SEIZE TODAY by knowing and living God's word!
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