We All Have Three Options....for reading the Bible!
Top 4 reasons people don't read the bible:
1.) No time...too busy.
2.) It's boring!
3.) Too hard to understand. So I go to church and let the pastor explain it.
4.) Not a priority!
Yesterday I covered the first 2 reasons. Today I want to discuss #3, and #4.
The Bible is too hard to understand. I would totally agree there are parts of the bible that are very hard to understand. But, there are many parts that tell some wonderful stories that you will understand. Here is what I have discovered about the parts that seem to make no sense to me when I read them. God wants me and you to get to know Him. One of the best ways to do that is by reading the bible. It's not the only way but a primary way that must not be ignored. When you get to a part of the bible that makes absolutely no sense to you or you get so bored you can't stand it, don't sweat it. Skip to a different chapter or book. God will reveal what He wants to reveal to you as you read. In other words, you will discover that there are going to be parts of the bible that jump right off the page as you read them. That is the Holy Spirit getting your attention. That is God using the Holy Spirit to speak to you personally about something in your life! When you are reading and the words start drawing you in, getting your attention, look out because that is God speaking to YOU! Then, when you get to a part that just looses you, all that means is, it's just not time for you to get anything from that particular verse or chapter. It is not for you at this time in your life! There are parts of the bible I still don't understand and I don't worry about it. As long as I am seeking God, I know He is going to reveal to me what I need to know, when I need to know it. The same will be true for you!
It's just not a priority! Well that may be the number one reason why people don't read their bible. This is a tough one because no one can make a person seek God. If you are a Christian, someone who has made an educated, conscious decision to become a believer in Jesus, then one of the things I highly recommend you do is to start the discipline of reading your bible. At first it may seem just as hard as starting a new diet or going to the gym, but it is a requirement if you truly want to experience all that God has for you. The bible is different than all other books ever written because of the infinite spiritual wisdom encoded into the words of this amazing book. The words were encoded many years ago by the Holy Spirit who helped author the book through humans. These words are now available to all off us and are decoded by the the Holy Spirit, the author, who is given to all people who profess Jesus as their Lord and savior. The bible is a spiritual key that can unlock the wisdom of God into your life. It will be a personal message directly from heaven into your life and your circumstances. No matter what circumstances you find yourself in, God has an answer, and the gift of peace for you and the ones you love. Too many Christians are missing this amazing power simply because they are not utilizing the gift that God has given to us, the bible.
Hope to see you all soon! love, pastor kent
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