One spring, I and a few friends from church
attended a conference in Springfield, Missouri. The emcee of the conference
shared a joke in which a friend called him early one morning. He responded with
something to the effect of, “Brother, I can’t talk with you right now; I’m in the
book!” This was the emcee’s coded expression of saying, “I’m still asleep.”
LOL.
Don’t we all want to sound spiritual, or at least
want to give the impression to our friends, that we have faithfully read God’s
Word? I must confess that despite owning several Bible versions and having a
couple of Bible apps on my smartphone, there are times when I have been so busy
that I have not read God’s Word.
Last week was different for me in my Bible
reading. By God’s grace, I had a “perfect week.” I hope to continue with this practice,
because it is so important for me to connect with the Lord and hear His voice
through reading His Word. The practice of Bible reading allows me to receive
guidance from the Lord for each passing day, week or season. Reading God’s Word
also equips me for preaching and/or personal witnessing.
The psalmist knew the power of God’s Word. He
testified about it: “Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path”
(Psalm 119:105, NKJV). Let us thank God for His Word today.
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