The Bible, God's Word, The Good Book, Bread of Life, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth... We've all heard these names before and we probably know a few more names for the Bible. But what does it mean to us? What does it mean to you? I've recently read more of the Bible than any other time in my life. Why? Because I want to learn more about what's in store for me and I want to have the knowledge to help me along my path through life. I have fallen away from God several times in my life, one of the main reasons why was due to my lack of spending time in the study of God's word. I know for a fact that my apathetic attitude towards the study of the Bible helped me fall back into sin. A Christian who doesn't make time to study the Bible is like a soldier who goes into battle with no ammunition for their weapon! The end result is never good.
It is crucial that we make time to read our Bible and time to pray/talk with God. If something is important to you then you will make time for it. If you want to lose weight then you make time to go to the gym. If you want to be a better marksman then you make time to go to the shooting range. If you want to improve your golf swing... I think you see where I'm going. If you want to go where you've never gone before with God you have to spend time in the study of His Word. What does it really cost you to wake up 30 minutes early to read your Bible and pray? What does it really matter if you turn off the t.v. and read a chapter in the Bible? These are small practical things we can do to help us in our walk and to help us stay on the path He has for us. Wake up tomorrow and arm your self for the days battle by reading the Word and praying. Don't be caught in the battle field at work with your ammunition sitting at home!!!
2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightfully dividing the word of truth.
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