the Bible comes alive

Don’t you love have God makes the Scripture come to life or come alive? It is amazing how He speaks to us and life gets better, stronger and more.

That is something that happened for me recently. I will point you to a simple passage from Psalms that I read this past weekend. But first I remind you that daily Bible reading is important to me. It is something I challenge you to make part of your life.

Listening to God changes you, changes how you see things and gives you wisdom to live. That is what happened with Psalm 89.

Psalm 89 NLT

1-2 I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. 2 Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.

5-8 All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness. 6 For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord? What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord? 7 The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne. 8 O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord? You are entirely faithful.

13-14 Powerful is your arm! Strong is your hand! Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength. 14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.

33-34 But I will never stop loving him nor fail to keep my promise to him. 34 No, I will not break my covenant; I will not take back a single word I said.

That is just a little or a few verses of that Psalm. May you hear God and enjoy Him as the Word comes to life!

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