THE WONDERFUL WORD OF GOD

The Bible is held in some circles as the best book ever written; and it is often compared to the greatest literary works of all time. It contains all the elements that are characteristic of great storytelling; it is ripe with drama that includes murder, betrayal, romance, mystery and redemption. Yet, the book is written off as overrated and is considered a mere fairytale that has brainwashed millions of people.  But for those that have taken the time to really read and understand the Bible, they have walked away with life changing testimonies and a source for every spiritual need known to man. The Bible is the Word of God; an inspirational source of power that He created for us to be forever connected to Him. For centuries, man has relied upon God’s Word to navigate through this thing called life, and no matter how much man changes; God’s Word is infinite and infallible, even still.

Man has used countless excuses to justify his ignorance of the Bible:

• “Yeah well, how can I be a Christian when the Bible takes too long to read?"
• “Who can understand the Bible with all the ‘glory to thee’ and ‘thou art’?”
• “Am I really supposed to believe that Jesus walked on water and rose from the dead? How is that possible?”

The answer to those questions can be found in scripture:

• Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. John 3:3
• The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Psalm 9:10
• Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

And when anyone else questions the validity of God, the Bible and Jesus, hit them with some more scripture to enlighten them:

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:8-13

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

It is unfortunate that many do not want to accept the truth found in God’s Word, because it readily reveals the inadequacy of man; and who wants to feel inadequate? No one does; but the truth of the matter is that we are inadequate without God in our lives, without His Word in our lives. The Bible is so deep that when studied, it reaches the heart and soul of man; and what it has to say about our behavior, beliefs and attitudes is life changing. The Bible could never be overrated because it is the Word of God and it equips us to function in a manner that is pleasing to Him. God alone is worthy of all honor and praise; it is our duty as believers to glorify His name and there is no overrating that!

Scripture: 

¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷ so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 NIV

Prayer: Father God, thank you for your Word! We praise you for having the wisdom, power, and loving kindness to bless us with instruction for use in our everyday lives. Forgive us for the times when we did not reverence your Word and please draw us nearer to it for guidance, reassurance, development, and protection. We honor you Lord, for who you are and all that you have done in our lives. You are worthy of all the glory and all the praise, and we love you with everything that you have placed in us.  Let your Word guide us and make us righteous in your sight. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Read the Bible! Pick it up and start somewhere, anywhere. Let the Holy Spirit lead you!