THE WORD OF GOD
The Bible has gone by many names over the centuries: The Word of God, The Scriptures, The Gospel, The Good News, The Word.
This sacred book is loved by all who love God. Why is that?
Because millions and millions of believers have found this sacred book to be the very words of God. They hear from God, receive directions and become encouraged.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet.”
READ SCRIPTURE
HEBREWS 4:12, NIV
12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
1 PETER 1:25, NIV
25 but the word of the Lord stands forever. “And this is the word that was preached to you.”
LIVE IT
What does your Bible look like? What version is it? Is it a website or on your ipod? Is it leather, hardback or paperback? Are you allowed to own one in your country?
The Bible is an amazing gift that God has protected for 3500 years! Before the 1800’s the average family could not afford to have a copy of their own, and here it is available in 40 translations at the click of a button!
Thank God for His story by spending some time reading it today, maybe start at the beginning in Genesis.
PRAYER
“Thank you God for this amazing gift, Your Word. May it be a ‘Lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path’ (Psalm 119:105).”
