Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."
Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Understanding to grow in
To believe in Christ is to be in Christ, which means we are spiritually alive in Christ, seated with Christ in the heavenly realms, and awaiting Christ's return in glory (3v1-4). It is no surprise then, that doing everything for Christ defines the Christian life (3v17). After all, this is the very essence of the coming kingdom. Negatively this is to put to death all that is not of him, and positively to clothe ourselves with everything that is. It is to speak his message, serve him in the family and workplace, and pray that he might be made known. As you read note the challenges to your life.
Colossians 3-4
Colossians 3-4
Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.