Today’s Scripture:
“I will hear what God the Lord will speak; for He will speak peace.” (Psalm 85:8)
Today’s Thought:
As their son was about to leave for his freshman year at the University, his parents gave him a Bible, assuring him it would be a great help. Later, as he began sending them letters asking for money, they would write back telling him to read his Bible, citing chapter and verse. He would reply that he was reading the Bible–but he still needed money. When he came home for a semester break, his parents told him they knew he had not been reading his Bible. How? They had tucked $10 and $20 bills by the verses they had cited in their letters.*
Unfortunately many people go through life having never picked up this amazing book whose words were inspired by God. It is when we read and study the Bible that we discover and learn about God and what it is to live a life that pleases Him. The Bible reveals the character and nature of God and how He desires to be involved in our everyday life. What a powerful thought, that the God of all creation desires to be involved in our life. That is why it is so important that each of us read and study God’s Word daily. The success or failure of the Christian life is determined by how much we read the Bible and how obedient we are to the instructions God has given.
I encourage you to read your Bible daily. Do not view this time as an obligation, but rather a wonderful opportunity for your Heavenly Father to speak into your life. Study the Bible and apply its truth and principles in your life. Within its pages are wonderful treasures that have eternal value.
*Ref: Reader’s Digest
Today’s Quote:
“The philosopher may debate. The skeptic may scoff. But the Word of God abides forever.”
—Ravi Zacharias
