Now I might have just completely broken protocol but you know what? I don’t care…I’m super excited and I DO care who knows it. I care because The GOD of the universe has revealed Himself to us through His Word…if you’re a follower of Jesus (not just a fan [thank you Kyle]) and you’re not excited by The Bible you’re doing it wrong…
I dare you to pick up The Book!
We’ve as a church family just kicked off a “Bible-in-one-year” reading plan and I encourage you to do likewise. Details for the one we’re doing can be found here.
If you’re sincere in your pursuit and you spend time in God’s Word it will radically change you…period. As I was reminded by a Pastor I admire in the forward of his study Bible,
“The Bible contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the joy and happiness of believers.
Its doctrine is holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be saved, and practice it to be holy.
It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter. Here heaven is open, and the gates of hell are disclosed.
Christ is the grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, health to the soul, and a river of pleasure. It is given to you here in this life, will be opened at the judgment, and is established forever.
It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and condemn all who trifle with its contents.”
1 Thessalonians 2:13 – English Standard Version (ESV)
13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.
GBU – Genesis 1 – Revelation 22
