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time in God's word

 


For several years my commitment to reading the Bible each and every day of the year.  Since we are at the start of a new year, I want to remind you of this once again!

 

We need the Word of God.  It is the Bible that changes us because His letter and love is for each of us.  Dig in.  Read the Bible.


I want to follow Jesus.  How about you?  How do you know who God is and how He works?  The best answer is in His word.

 

Job 23:11  NLT

For I have stayed on God’s paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside.

 

There are so many promises that are tied to the Word of God.  The more time we spend with God and in the Bible, the more of those promises we know and can claim.  Take a few minutes to look at these truths about His word.


Hebrews 4:12  NLT  

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

 

The word of God works on us.  Or is that God that is working on us when we spend time in His word.  


2 Timothy 3:16-17  NLT  

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.


The word of God has power and continues to work in our lives.  His word makes us more like Him.  His word prepares us for His plan in and through our lives.


Make this new year count by spending time in His word every day.  Read Proverbs every day (31 chapters in the book, 31 days in a month).  Use the Bible app on your phone and the plans it offers to read through the Bible.  Find a tool and spend time in the Bible!


May we be found daily spending time with God and with His word.

 

Psalm 119:11,105  NLT

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you… Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

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