II Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
Listen up! Pay attention! This is important! O.K. — What’s so-o-o-o-o-o important? EVERYTHING – well everything in the Bible.
I was reading the book of John and came to the last verse, John 21:25. “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written.”
After reading this verse, it hit me that there is so much more God could have written concerning not only Christ but also every other truth that is taught in the Bible. It occurred to me that if there are so many things left unwritten – those things which are written must REALLY be important. God put in the Scriptures exactly what He wanted us to know – SO-o-o-o… I believe that He is saying – listen up, pay attention, if it’s in the Bible it is important. It’s all in there for a reason. It is important information and instruction for living that God wants us to know.
When you read the Bible, think about the fact that what you are reading is from God Himself.
God is so gracious, He does not leave us to fend for ourselves. He has provided the Holy Spirit to teach us and open up truths as we read and study. John 16:13a “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth…” Think about it – the Holy Spirit was there inspiring the writers of the Scriptures to write the things that God wanted us to know. Now He is available to help us to understand and learn from what we are reading.
The Bible is a living book. We can receive something different and new every time we read it – this is what makes Bible reading so exciting.
As you read the Scriptures, think about what God is teaching. Meditate on the meaning of what God is saying. Concentrate on what you are reading. There are great treasurers within its pages and great blessings to be found if we are looking for them!
(This is an excerpt from the book, “I Want to Be a Better Me for God,” Chapter 7)
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