If we want to experience true blessedness in life, we need to be "people of the Book!"
In Psalm 1, we are shown that God actually wants to bless us – not with a health and wealth kind of blessing, but with a deep spiritual blessing. He has given us His precious Word to be our standard of truth and morality, so that we do not need to rely for counsel on scoffers and situational ethics. It is useful for combatting Satan, just as Jesus did; and it is profitable for our souls to meditate on it morning and evening. On every page of Scripture, we meet with Jesus; He calls us to be faithful, and He is the One Who brings forth fruit in our lives.
What are some practical helps for reading the Bible? Pick a reading plan that will help you work through the Bible, but avoid legalism. Be honest about the time commitment that you will be able to make, or you will set yourself up for failure. Read the Bible together as a family, as well as personally! And it's okay to use technological helps to assist you, too. No matter what, though, choose a plan, a time, and a place – and stick to it until it's a habit. If you find that you struggle with consistency, read the Bible together with someone to help keep you accountable. And even if you failed last year, don't worry about it! The Lord wipes away our failures and invites us to seek His blessing anew this year. Open the Word and find Jesus there, and He will bring fruit to your life! |
