reading the Word of God

Today I continue sharing with you this week the Navigators’ Hand Illustration (click THIS LINK to learn more) about getting more in the word of God. See the picture above for the pieces of the illustration.

Let’s dig in and talk about READING the Word of God. There are many ways to read the word from using a traditional Bible, to using your phone or some devise of some kind, or even having the Bible read to you.

Revelation 1:3 NLT

God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near.

When we read the Word of God, we are directly hearing the words of God, and this is often the way that God speaks directly to us. As a Christian we have the Holy Spirit in our lives, and the Bible impacts us, affects us and penetrates our thoughts. In fact I have noticed that the more I read the Word of God, the more I quote and share it in my daily conversations.

There are all kinds of plans to use that help you read through the Bible. You have most likely seen all the different Bibles and translations. When you find the ones you like best, hold on and read on. Some people like the more poetic translations while others, like myself, like the ones that may be easier to study.

The only wrong thing that you can on this line is to not read the Bible. Get in the Bible as often as you can. Turn off the TV or turn on the CD or APP that reads to you when you are driving. Do something or several things to help you read God’s word.

My favorite tool for reading the Bible is Bible.com and the YouVersion.com Bible APP that I use on my phone. It allows me to read specific passages and use a plan. Before this APP I had not read through the Bible in one year, but with this tool, I have read through the Bible the last 4 years or so. It really helps keeping my mind and heart focused on God. It is also a good tool for studying and knowing the Bible.

Joshua 1:8 AMP

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be successful.

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

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