The Amazing Word Of God

So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6 (NIV) 

I was about 8 years old when my Sunday School teacher gave me my first Bible. It was astounding to me that I was carrying in my hands the very words of God. It left an impression that remains to this day. 

The word of God formed everything that exists. He made the earth, planets, galaxies, you and me. Everything exists because of God. We cannot imagine how powerful He is, and that power exists in His word found in the Bible. 

More times than I can count over the years a verse from the Bible has comforted, guided, reassured, and empowered me to live as a child of God. Today people mock the very idea of God, and consider the Bible a useless book written by men. But for those of us who have experienced its life changing and life saving power, we know both its Author and its words are real and true. 

It is very easy to get so busy that we neglect spending time in God's word like we should. Yet you will never regret taking time to read the Bible. The word of God will make you wiser, more loving and kind, more patient, and a better person. It is after all God's word and when we plant that holy seed into our hearts and minds it will bear fruit. 

Find time for God. Spend time in prayer. And do not neglect the reading of His word. The Bible is a precious gift, there is nothing else quite like it on earth. In its pages we read about heroes of old, we learn lessons from both those who obeyed God, and those who did not obey Him. We are lifted in our hearts by the Psalms, and made wise by the Proverbs. And we have the greatest story ever told, the life of Jesus, both His actions and His teachings. 

If you are feeling ill I would encourage you to read the Psalms for comfort. If you are feeling joyful read the book of Philippians. If you want to learn more about Jesus read the Gospels. If you want to know about the world you live in read Genesis. You will find all these things and more in the greatest book in this world: The Holy Bible. 

Prayer: Dear Lord, forgive us for not spending more time reading Your precious word. It a wonderful gift and blessing to mankind. Thank You for so many great teachings and the message of Salvation found in the Bible. Amen. 

Karlton Douglas 

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