Many people have a Bible in their home, but they don’t read it because they may not understand what it is or what it can bring to their lives. However, the Bible itself explains it to us. In it we find many verses that reveal their origin, their value, and how it can help us live fuller and happier lives.
Let us look at some of these verses and learn what the Bible tells us about the Word of God.
1. Inspired by God and very useful
All Scripture is inspired by God and useful in teaching, rebuking, correcting, and instructing in righteousness, so that God’s servant may be fully qualified for all good work.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
The Bible was not invented by men but comes directly from God,it was inspired by it. It contains his words and his will for us his servants. In it God corrects us, tells us how to live in a way that is pleasing to him and how to act righteously at all times. It also enables us to do all that will be of good and blessing to us and to others.
2. Teach, encourage and give hope
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In fact, everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that, encouraged by the scriptures, we may persevere in maintaining our hope.
(Romans 15:4)
We can learn something from everything that is written in the Bible. The history of the people of Israel, that of the prophets, and above all, the life of Jesus, his teachings, and his sacrifice for each of us. All the words and stories in the Bible help us better understand God’s faithfulness, power, and love and encourage us in our daily walk.
The Bible tells us of the greatest hope that can be given thanks to the work of Jesus on the cross and his resurrection. Our hearts are filled with hope as we see that, with Jesus, our mortal life has purpose and thanks to him we know where we will be for eternity.
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3. Feed the spirit and help us grow
They eagerly desire pure milk from the word, like newborn children. Thus, through it, they will grow in their salvation, now that they have tasted how good the Lord is.
(1 Peter 2:2-3)
We must yearn to receive the food of God’s Word. Our desire must resemble that of a newborn baby who longs to receive breast milk because only our Father’s words will satisfy our spiritual hunger.
If we want to be strong Christians who grow and glorify God in everything, we must feed ourselves every day with His Word and ask Him to help us reflect more of him. Thus we will show the world the joy of salvation and serving the Lord!
4. It is alive and powerful
Certainly, the word of God is alive and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword. It penetrates to the depths of the soul and spirit, to the core of the bones, and judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)
Reading the Bible transforms us from the depths of our being. There is no corner of our mind or heart that can escape the powerful scrutiny that breaks out when we spend time reading and savoring the words of our heavenly Father. Such is the living and transformative power of his Word!
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How is this possible? Because it’s not just words. They bring life because they come from the Almighty God. If we read the Bible with open hearts as we move from the Holy Ghost, that reading will change us. It will show us what we must improve or leave behind, the real condition of our inner being, and how much we need to allow God to do his work in us.
5. Light up our way
Your word is a lamp at my feet; it’s a light on my path.
(Psalm 119:105)
Through the Bible we receive direction to know the way forward. There are so many decisions we have to make every day! The light of the Lord shines and shines amid the darkness of the world around us and shows us the way (the decision) that pleases our heavenly Father.
The Bible helps us discern what comes from God and what doesn’t,what brings us closer to him and what doesn’t. That is why it is so important to spend time in prayer reading his Word. And, of course, once we recognize what he wants us to do, we must take the steps of obedience by following the light that illuminates our path.
6. It’s eternal
The grass dries and the flower withers, but the word of our God remains forever.
(Isaiah 40:8)
Everything physical around us will perish: the mountains, the flowers, the rivers… We ourselves are physically finite, our bodies age and die. But the Word of God has remained and will remain for eternity!
Throughout history, leaders and rulers have emerged with the intention of destroying and ending the Bible. They’ve tried to burn it, ban it from being published, bought or read. Governments still exist like this today, but the Bible will remain because it contains the truths of our eternal heavenly Father. He is eternal, omnipotent, and His Word will also prevail!
7. Has authority
Every word of God is worthy of credit; God protects those who seek refuge in him.
(Proverbs 30:5)
The whole Bible is reliable and has authority,not just the parts we like or that fit what we want to hear from God. By relying on the truthfulness and power of the whole Word of God, we begin to take steps of faith and act in obedience to what is read.
That is, when we move and act as obedient children, that we see God’s protective hand work. We decided to walk in him and his truth, knowing that in him we can take refuge because he will never fail us.
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8. It’s the best foundation for life
Therefore, everyone who hears these words and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
(Matthew 7:24)
To have a firm and resilient foundation in our lives, the wise or sensible thing to do is to obey the words of the Father. Thus we will be like that house built on the rock: we will have a solid foundation, strong and we will be prepared to face any unexpected calamity. Matthew 7:25 says:
The rains fell, the rivers grew, and the winds blew, and that house whipped; yet the house did not collapse because it was cemented on the rock.
The Word of God is that firm foundation necessary to be able to face the difficulties and challenges that come before us in life. Life brings unexpected storms: disease, unemployment, pain, betrayal, unfulfilled promises… But in the Bible we find advice for all these situations, encouragement for moments of pain, and a lot of wisdom to make the decisions that please God.
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