The Word:
Over the last few years – we at Newday-Prince have been shaped and influenced by so many wordsmith’s.
For instance – Bob Gass, the fluent and prolific writer of The Word for Today.
Max Lucado, the best-selling author and writer of over 50 books, including – The Applause of Heaven, Travelling Light, Next Door Savior, Come Thirsty, and so on.
And there’s Phil Ware, the inspirational writer for Today’s Verse from Heartlight.
Rick Warren, the dynamic author of the devotional – The Purpose Driven Life.
Also, William Paul Young, the creator of the top-selling fiction and audio book – The Shack.
All of these, plus many more, have helped us to draw water from The Well.
And we thank God for them. Everyone!
One in particular though, Eugene H. Peterson, in his paraphrased version of The Message Bible, has equipped so many people to understand the scriptures in a fresh, clear and precise way.
It’s from here, that we share this week’s E-word.
“Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another – showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way.
Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.”1.
Consider this, God wants us to be ready to do the task. He wants us to be equipped and empowered.
In light of this, thank God for the Bible! Yeah? Sure!
Today, many different versions express the same message in different words
Different languages.
Different vocabularies – characteristic of a specific group of people.
Not forgetting the different web resources such as Bible Gateway, which make locating scripture a breeze.
And those Bible apps mean – as long as we have something like an iPhone or iPod Touch, we also have the Bible with us!
Thankfully, understanding the Bible isn’t for the few, the gifted, the intellectual. Nah!
The Bible is accessible.
Sure-enough, in whatever appearance – open to easy view, spoken or heard – whatever format – braille, on-line, print, and so forth, it’s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to Bible College students.
No matter who we are, God intended His Word to be a gift that shapes us for the task.
Remember, God appointments are awaiting us each day, at home, at work, at school, at play.
But are we shaped up for the task?
Are we equipped?
Are we ready?
Well friends – here’s some sound advice for everyone worldwide.
Let’s talk about the message wherever we are, sitting at home or walking in the street.
Let’s talk about it from the time we get up in the morning to when we fall into bed at night.2.
Let’s chew-over the Message as often as we can.
Yep! That’s right!
And let’s give it plenty of room in our lives!3.
God’s purpose for us is to apply His Word to our lives, not merely to read it.
The Bible is about betterment, not just content!
Transformation, not just information!
Agree? Agree!
Amen? Amen!
1 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Deuteronomy 6:6
3 Colossians 3:16
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