Have you ever been in a store and you’re eyes are drawn to an object of some sort? You think to yourself, that’s it!
One time, it was a glistening crystal cross that shone light from every angle, and I just knew it was what I had been looking for over the last year.
More recently, I was in an outlet store and my eyes were drawn to a book with the word “Heaven” in the title. When I realized it was written by the daughter-in-law of a pastor I had heard many good things about, it greatly piqued my interest.
The author, Nancy Ravenhill wrote: “Jesus’ … name saves. The blood cleanses. The Word strengthens.”
The Word is the Bible and the Word is alive and gives us strength to live the way God wants us to live. How often are you reading The Word? Maybe you’re reading the Bible daily, weekly, or maybe not at all. Maybe you’ve just stopped!
“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him — my father’s God, and I will exalt him!” (Exodus 15:2)
We need to be in daily communication and relationship with our Heavenly Father. Reading His Word and praying to Him daily will give us the strength we need for our daily walk on the narrow path.
“… Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:10)
“… I love you, Lord; you are my strength.” (Psalm 18:1)
It is through our continual reading of the Bible, that is, The Word that strengthens us in mind, body, soul, and spirit.
“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name.” (Psalm 23:3)
“The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.” (Psalm 28:7)
“The Lord gives His people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.” (Psalm 29:11)
“My life is an example to many because you have been my strength and protection.” (Psalm 71:7)
Do not neglect what you need to live in this evil world. Even the Word (the Bible) tells us this world is evil! We need to read the Bible every day! We need to gain strength to fight against evil and to spread the Gospel, and the way, the truth, and the life: Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
“For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13)
When you read the Bible daily (not as a chore), but because you want to do so, then you will not only find God who is calling you to Himself, but you will also find eternal life with Him. On the way there, don’t you want to know you’re helping others get there, too?
Until we virtually meet again, may God call you to Himself.
Copyright © 2016 by Patricia Shehan
All scripture is quoted from various translations of the Holy Bible (God’s Word) and is set it italics.
