When we have faith in Jesus, we will draw near to Him because we believe that He exists. It is very easy to underappreciate our Bibles. When we consider that there are still many people across the world who do not have the Scriptures translated into their language, we are reminded that we have been entrusted with a gift. However, it can often not feel like a gift. Sometimes we can believe that reading the Bible is a checklist to “be good” or just part of a daily habit.
Reading the Bible is much more than a to-do list or a self-help book. It is coming to the living and active Word of God to be transformed. (Hebrews 4:12) It is a weapon of spiritual warfare. (Ephesians 6:17) It is breathed by the Lord. (2 Timothy 3:16) When we make an intentional decision to read the Bible, we are saying yes to the King of King's invitation to speak life into our everyday day, to refine the areas of our lives that are sinful, and to grow as disciples of Jesus by hearing His direct teachings.
Just like a friend would invite us to coffee or a family member would call us on the phone to catch up. Every day, our Bibles are Christ’s invitation to speak to us. We get to make the choice if we want to engage with Him or ignore Him. I can honestly say that I have never regretted spending time with God. Each moment in the Bible is a treasured opportunity to know our Savior and to understand His redemptive plan from the beginning of Genesis all the way through the end of Revelation. Today, we are going to spend a moment praying to see God’s Word as a personal invitation each day.
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