Monday, May 28, 2012

The Bible, God's Word

Good Morning!! What would you say about the Word of God? Do you see it as being difficult, challenging,...maybe even harsh or bitter at times? Hopefully we can say that we love it,...even though portions of it are difficult to understand, and its rebukes are sometimes hard to take. There are some reasons that people might not love the Word. If you have been heavily influenced by worldly philosophies, or you have some negative preconceived ideas about God,...that you will have to overcome,...just to truly feed on God's truth. False doctrine, worldly interests, or a rebellious spirit can all be hindering factors, to loving the Word.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!Psalm 119:103 (NIV)

There are even more reasons for loving God's Word, than there are hindrances to it. The fact that it is God's book, is reason number one. Should we not be vitally interested in the one book God has given us? It tells us about God,...His power, His purpose, His love. It is a book that traces the unfolding of His good pleasure in His creation. Also, God's Word is a book about the Savior,...His birth, His life, His death and resurrection. It tells us of the one Way of salvation, through Jesus Christ,...including the things we need to know about family, children, work, suffering, and even money.

Since it is the food for our soul, and what God uses to nourish us spiritually, 
...if our attitude is what it should be we too can say, "How sweet are Thy Words!"

Holy Spirit, help us to see the Word, as the living, breathing, firm and loving, hand of instruction that God intended. Amen.

"God's presence is a life preserver, that keeps the soul from sinking in a sea of trouble."

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