Reading the Bible
Many, many people are afraid to read the Bible,
and for many reasons.
For those who choose to read it, but find it a
daunting project, let me give some advice.
It is a library of books, not one long narrative.
It is written in various forms – History, law,
songs, prophecy, biography, instruction.
It is best to read from the Old section along with
reading from the New Testament as the old is explained by the new.
The song/poetry books in the centre give helpful
insight into the varying experience of life. They can lift the despondent soul
to heights of praise.
Many of the prophecies seem irrelevant to us, but
hidden in them are significant statements about Jesus (like Isaiah 53).
Those who read the Bible to understand everything
will be frustrated. Those who read it to criticise it will miss the blessing.
Those who read it to justify themselves and to teach others can be marred by conceit.
But those who let the Bible speak for itself , then the Holy Spirit will bring
blessings eternal.
If you are finding the Bible boring, I suggest you
double check if you are really a child of God with the Holy Spirit leading you
in knowing God. If you are unsure, seek the Lord God today. Turn away from sin,
self and the world to find forgiveness, peace and eternal life through Jesus
Christ the Lord. His promises have been proven true:
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be
saved” (Acts 16:31)
“You heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your
salvation, and believed in Him, and you were sealed with the promised Holy
Spirit” (Ephesians 1:13)
The Bible will become a joy to read (sometimes humiliating).
A book of praise to cheer each day. The guide of life to walk with Christ. The
hope for tomorrow derived from the great and precious promises. The assurance
of peace with God for eternity.
If you do not have a Bible, I have spares to
distribute.
