The Word of God

Few things in this life are constant and a sure thing. One exception is God and His word! Isaiah 40:8 teaches, "The grass withers and the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever". I long for things that do not change. Things I can depend on when adverse circumstances occur or bad news is received. That is where God and His word come in (Malachi 3:6).

God's word is consistent and is a great source of instruction, wisdom, comfort, and joy. The Bible teaches me the plan of salvation, how to worship God, and how to live my life (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:16; Romans 6:1-9; 2 Timothy 3:16,17).

The Scriptures also proclaim to us how the world began, what happened, and what is going to happen when Jesus returns.

168,000 Bibles are sold or given away everyday in America! That amounts to 20 million Bibles sold in the United States. Then, why is there dust on so many Bibles? Do we fail to comprehend the importance of this wonderful Book?

We have time for TV, sports, hunting, fishing, golf, and vacations. What about God's word? Where does reading your Bible fit in your daily schedule? A detailed study released by Amy Watson from statistical research she conducted from 2018-2020 indicates only 9% of Americans read their Bibles everyday. We are not talking chapters per day, but reading just a few verses were counted as reading for that day.

Friends, how can we obey Jesus (John12:48, 14:15, 15:14) if we do not know what He said and commanded us to do? How can we refute false doctrine if we do not know true doctrine? How can we help someone to Jesus if we do not know where the plan of salvation is in the Bible?

Thoughts to ponder.

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis