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
The spiritual wisdom from heaven or the demonic wisdom from earth. What's it going to be? The answer is obvious as to be a friend of the world is to be an enemy of God. It is to commit adultery against him by giving the love that is due him to other things! And so we are told to live in peace and humbly submit to God, mourning our sin. We are to turn from judgmentalism, accept our circumstances are governed by his will, ensure our wealth doesn't come at the expense of others, be patient in suffering and faithful in our commitments. Finally, we are to live a life of prayer for ourselves and one-another, and seek to turn those who wonder back to Christ. With all that was learnt earlier in the book, this is nothing less than living the out the life of heaven here on earth. As you read note what encourages us to do this.
James 3:13-5:20
James 3:13-5:20
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.