I’ve been in the habit of reading the Bible daily for years… and thought I’d share with you all just why I do this.
I don’t do it because it’s expected of me by my family, church, and youth group.
I don’t do it because I want to look like a better Christian than everyone else.
I don’t do it to earn “points” with God.
I don’t do it with a legalistic mindset.
I read the Bible daily because it is my lifeblood.
I read it because it’s like a breath of fresh air. When I slam the door of social media, snap off the disturbing news the radio is feeding me, and take time to just soak in the truth of God’s word, I am refreshed. I am reminded that there is still beauty and purpose in the world.
And I am enabled to head back into the wilds of the world and fight for it.
For Scripture is not just my refuge. It is my weapon.
“…take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – Ephesians 6:17
We live in turbulent times – times in which evil is trying to prevail. Times that demand courage. Surrounding myself with God’s word is the best way I can arm myself with truth and courage.
When I read about flawed men and women – like my own flawed little self – who gave themselves to God and did incredibly brave things for Him, I am inspired to do the same. When I read God’s promises to be faithful and work all things together for good for me, I am encouraged to trust Him more.
Not only is Scripture my refuge and weapon; it also draws me closer to God.
When I read God’s word, I see more of Who He is. I see more of who I am… and more of who I ought to be. I see the way I need to live, the things I need to do, the habits I need to change.
I see that God is weaving together the threads of history in a beautiful and intricate way – a way that I could not see if I looked simply at the world around me.
So that, my friends, is why Scripture is on my daily to-do list.:)
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Laurel Luehmann 