The Word Of God - Read It

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

You may remember the TV commercial that said "you are what you eat" to "milk does the body good". For a Christian - the Word of God is spiritual food. 

I [David] do not turn aside from your rules, for you have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. - Psalm 119:102-104

The pastor at the church we attend put it this way. "The Bible tells you - What's Right, What's not Right, How to Get Right, and How To Stay Right." I have heard it described as the owners manual for Christians. The thing is - in order to understand it the Truth - you need and interpreter who is the Holy Spirit.  

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. - 1 Corinthians 1:18

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. - 1 Corinthians 2:14

In order for the Bible to accomplish its intended purpose you need to read it every day. 

Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. - Psalm 119:11

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:8-9

I would suggest you have a plan - there are lots of Bible reading plans to help you - but a plan is not helpful if it is not followed. A daily devotion is a discipline. The Bible will not fulfill its God-intended purpose if it sits on your bookshelf until Sunday morning - or maybe you have abandoned the printed version for a App on your phone which means you have it wherever you go. But you still have to read it.

So my encouragement to you - READ IT!

for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success

Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it.  Do It! Let your light shine and give God the glory.  

By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone