The importance of God's Word

Sorry it has been so long but I have been super busy! Jenn and I have enjoyed being here in Fort Worth and getting to meet new people. It has been a good first semester, and the Lord has been so faithful! We are so thankful for His continued guidance in our lives. I am also thankful for the support of my wife, Jenn, and what a great blessing she has been! She has been patient and understanding throughout this semester and I thank the Lord for her! Below is a new blog post about a topic that I have been thinking about all semester. I hope to put out some more blogs over the break.

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (NKJV)

This has been one busy semester! It has been filled with many long days studying, going to class and many hours in the Library. I have learned so much in class, chapel, through books and discussions; many things I have never even thought about before. However, there was one theme in particular, which has weighed on my heart all semester; the importance of the Bible, which is God’s word. Perhaps you read this and think, “That is all that you have learned in seminary! I could have told you that!” Well no, that’s not all I have learned and seminary, and yes, as Christians we know this to be true. Yet, it seems that Lord has wanted me to really understand this. So often, we treat God’s word as just an ordinary book or maybe we treat it as a textbook or index we go to for help; however, the Bible is so much more than that.

The Bible is His word to us. Consider the implications of this; God has given us His word. We do not have to search the world over for God’s truth; it is all in one place! It shows us how to have eternal life (Romans 10:9-10), how to have peace (Philippians 4:6-7), how to treat the Lord and one another (Matthew 22:37-40), and encouragement for the days we need it most (Philippians 4:13). These are just some of the truths that are contained in the Bible. How wonderful this is! The reality of this has caused me to fall deeper in love with God’s Word. I desire more than ever to apply these truths in my life. I do not want to simply know them, I want to know them. Through this renewed love for God’s word, my faith has been strengthened and I have grown closer to the Lord. It has caused me to evaluate my life and the things I do. I have been challenged to do things differently and to do things I have never done before. Through it, I have been encouraged to be a better husband, brother, son, friend, and ultimately a better follower of Christ. His Word has given me strength to make it through the darkest of days and to rejoice in the best of days. I have been confronted with the tough truths of scripture, as well as the sacrificial love of Christ. God has truly used His Word this semester to teach me more than I could have ever imagined. Above all, it has caused me to love Him more. We do not worship the Bible, of course; we worship the Lord. Many people know all about the Bible, but they do not know it as God’s word. I don’t know where you are in your life, but I do know this, God’s Word is applicable in every stage of life. I encourage you to read God’s Word and to really apply these truths to your life. Don’t miss the truths that God has given us.

Do you know where you will spend eternity? This is a critical question and one you should think about. You can read the Bible front to cover, but if you don’t what the Bible says about this, then you have missed the point. For more information, I encourage you to look under Resources for a link entitled “How to be Saved.”

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (NKJV)

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