In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God. John 1:1 (NKJV)
It amazes me how many Christians don’t read the Bible on a regular basis. I mean sure, it isn’t some important book or anything. It’s not like it gives us insight on who God is and what He has done for us and what we should do in return. Oh wait, it does; the Bible gives us all that and much more. It is full of answers, examples, love, hope, etc. etc. etc. It is a timeless book that is just as relevant today as it was a thousand years ago.
I hear all kinds of reasons for why people aren’t reading it. “I don’t have time”, “It’s boring”, “I just can’t get into it”, etc. One excuse is as good as another I suppose. Let’s think of it this way if there was a book about how you could be given a million dollars for free and it wasn’t a scam, would you read it? What if this book could help everyone you care about also obtain a million dollars? I bet you would not only read it, you would know it by heart, quote it often and probably make sure all your friends had a copy!
A relationship with God and an eternal home in Heaven is far more valuable than a million dollars; it is priceless. The Bible teaches us about God and His gospel, HIS-story! It is a map to guide us through life’s ups and downs, and it contains truths that will save men to the utmost. Trust me it is worth the read; it is worth the time, it is worth the bother.
You know I really have days when I just don’t want to get up and go to work, but I do anyway. You may not want to pick up your Bible and read it, do it anyway; you won’t regret it!
