Each morning when I reach my office, I have one simple habitcheck all my emails. Most of the time, Ill work through them in a perfunctory fashion. There are some emails, however, that Im eager to open. You guessed itthose from loved ones.
Someone has said that the Bible is Gods love letter to us. But perhaps on some days, like me, you just dont feel like opening it and your heart doesnt resonate with the words of the psalmist: Oh, how I love Your law! (Ps. 119:97). The Scriptures are Your commandments (v.98), Your testimonies (v.99), Your precepts (v.100), Your word (v.101, emphasis added).
A question by Thomas Manton (16201677), once a lecturer at Westminster Abbey, still holds relevance for us today. He asked: Who is the author of Scripture? God. . . . What is the end of Scripture? God. Why was the Scripture written, but that we might everlastingly enjoy the blessed God?
It is said of some people that the more you know them the less you admire them; but the reverse is true of God. Familiarity with the Word of God, or rather the God of the Word, breeds affection, and affection seeks yet greater familiarity.
As you open your Bible, remember that Godthe One who loves you the mosthas a message for you.
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Amen to your thoughtful prayer for our American heroes and for our Nation!
My goodness, such a full post dedicated to prayer. Praying with you and all who come today. Thank you. In JESUS NAME..Amen.
Praying with all of you.
Blessings, etabeta
I join in prayer for our heroes and nation!
Amen.