At my church, I am involved in many children's ministries. One of my favorite things about working with kids is that when they genuinely care about someone, they aren't afraid to show it. Sometimes, they send home a paper they colored, a poem they wrote, or just a little handwritten note. They never fail to make it clear how much they appreciate and love you.
There's just
something so unique about a person taking the time to write down a
heartfelt note that makes you truly feel loved. It doesn't have to be poetic, romantic, or pretty, just truthful and sincere.
The Bible is God's letter to us. It was written by people that God handpicked to have the special task of writing the most important letter of all time. God revealed himself through written words so that we could read those words again and again, to gain an even deeper understanding of who He is and His love for us.
II Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is
made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in
my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Recently, a co-writer on this blog (Autumn) sent me the verse above. I read it through several times, just thinking about what it meant. What a blessing that God sends us little messages through friends, family, church family and others when we need them most.
There are so many encouraging messages throughout the Bible. God tells us over and over again that He is sufficient for us. His grace, love and strength will get us through any trials that we go through. Although we aren't perfect, God still took the time to write notes to us in many different places.
Joshua 1:9 - ... Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
No matter what we go through, God will ALWAYS be with us.
Psalms 37:4 - Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalms 28:7
- The LORD [is] my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and
I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song
will I praise him.
Psalms 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Although there are so many incredible love notes throughout the Bible, we are all guilty of neglecting and rejecting God's words. We start reading the Bible out of obligation instead of yearning for more. Instead, we listen to sermons, Christian Radio, pod casts and recordings ABOUT the Bible without really studying it for ourselves. We might even feel like all we do is learn about the Bible, when in reality, we haven't actually opened a Bible in weeks.
We have the opportunity of living in a time when we have everything on our phones, our computers, or on google. These resources are amazing when they help us study God's word, but not when they replace the Bible.
For example, imagine that you're trying to learn a formula in Algebra. All that your teacher has given you is a paragraph on how to use the formula. Without the formula itself, the "how-to" would be useless!
It might take more time, it might not be as easy to understand and it might take more effort on our part, but God took the time to write the Bible for us. The least we can do is take the time to read it.
Remember: reading what someone else has to say about the Bible can never have the same impact as studying God’s word for yourself.
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