Thankfully, that was not one of my resolutions from last year.
For the record, it was to slow down when eating and not gulp it all down in 10 seconds.
Not only do I make an effort to linger over my hard-earned and long-awaited calories, but I have applied this concept to God's Word as well.
Back in January, I had a bit of an epiphany. So many Christians complain that they are not being fed at their church. Well, I realized that I had been neglecting to feed myself. Afterall, an hour or so on Sunday, even if it is hardcore Biblical teaching, is not going to ever be enough.
I started reading a Bible with commentary by Jon Courson. I started in Genesis. I am now up to Deuteronomy 12. That's 4 1/2 books in a year. As stated in the title, I didn't read the entire Bible this year.
But for the first time ever, I read the Bible daily and it has been life-changing. It is not drudgery or guilt induced; I am truly feeding on God's Word. I love hearing from Him daily and I am being more and more convinced that in these times, all Christians should be immersing themselves in the Word of God.
Why? Newsweek articles like this one show how Scripture can be twisted by those with a little knowledge of the Bible. Christians who are not Biblically literate will be confused and persuaded by this kind of thinking, having no defense on their own. Churches should be at the forefront of teaching Biblical truth, not the watered down, "Go be a good person" type sermons (but that's another post.)
So this year, I resolve, not read the Bible in a year. Instead, I will savor and linger and learn all I can from it.
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thats funny you posted about that because I read everyday this past year and just really felt like it was the first time I just emersed myself in Gods word every morning and allowed it to sink in and to also memorize things that stood out to me and to write them in a notebook and carry the scriptures around on little slips of paper tucked into my jeans and; ok I'll soare you the other details but I could totally relate to your post. Thanks for that. :) Happy new year fellow blogging friend. :)
Michelle: How true. I know it is important to read God's word daily. That is how he feeds us ! I heard a Minister say just the other day, as you read God's word daily, also spend that much time praying and talking to God too ! God want's to hear from us, He want's us to ask questions, He want's to know that we are interested in His will. That has really made me think ! I think that will be my New Year's Resolution !! Love you......Uncle Kent
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