Daily bible reading plan 20219/19/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() At least you’ll know there’s no one-way to read the Bible every day. The New Year is a great opportunity to decide how you’ll do that.Īt the risk of overwhelming you with options, here is an overwhelming number options. He was talking about himself! You don’t need to read the Bible in a year, but in 2021 you can certainly read the Bible regularly if you haven’t. Remember Jesus’ words, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). When it comes to Bible reading, a reading plan can help. When we build out a regular pattern of doing just about anything, it becomes more natural, and dare I say, easy. But then, that’s actually how we are so often tempted to approach Bible reading. How can we remain steadfast in our faith and avoid the pressures of this ever-changing world? By devoting time each day to the study of God’s Word.The original title for this post was, “Reading the Bible in 2071.” I mistyped the date. The church in Corinth was an undisciplined church, and he was letting them know that even though the culture around them was in flux, their faith in Jesus Christ needed to remain focused and sure. Paul’s letter to the people at Corinth was an exhortation to remain steadfast. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. ![]() The creation is both a monument of God’s power, and a looking-glass in which we may see his wisdom. When you see opportunities to care for creation-nature or your own body-do so as a way of glorifying the Creator. Paul writes that we belong to God and we are to glorify Him with our care and use of our body. And that mandate extends to our personal life as well. When God’s mandates go unfulfilled on earth, God’s glory is diminished. Though mankind was given the mandate to “have dominion over” (that is, to care for) all of creation, we have not done a good job. Such images are in stark contrast to the pristine beauty and glory of Eden as presented in Genesis. Fish become entangled in discarded fishing nets and lines, with bellies full of plastic debris they have swallowed. Many countries’ coastlines are littered with plastic and debris, and there is an “island” of plastic more than the twice the size of Texas in the Pacific Ocean where currents have accumulated the debris. Marine litter is a huge ecological problem. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply fill the earth and subdue it have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” We draw from its power by preparing our hearts, examining each verse, applying its wisdom, observing inner changes, memorizing verses, and demonstrating its impact. How do we maximize our response to the Bible’s teaching? Spending time in God’s Word each day is the key to spiritual growth. But Paul reminds us that there is more to our faith than wisdom there is also spiritual understanding to be gained when we consistently study the instruction of the Scriptures. He prays for the Colossians to be “filled with the knowledge of will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” As we study the Bible, we receive wisdom. Where can we find this spiritual sustenance? Ephesians 6:17 instructs us to “take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” The well of living water flows through God’s Word.Ĭolossians 1:9 records Paul’s prayer for the church of Colossae-a prayer that makes an important distinction. We need a fresh supply of God’s wisdom and presence every day. Why then, do so many Christians fast from the solid food of God’s Word ( 1 Corinthians 3:1-2), choosing instead to live on one meal each Sunday morning? We sing, “ This is the air I breathe,” yet many of God’s people stumble through spiritual droughts because they fail to drink from the well of living water ( John 7:37-39). ![]()
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