You probably have a telephone/hand phone. You probably talk on it most days.
But do you read your Bible every day?
You probably have a radio. You probably listen to it most days.
But do you read your Bible every day?
You probably have a television. You probably watch it most days. But do you read your Bible every day?
You probably buy a newspaper. You probably read it most days.
But do you read your Bible every day?
What is your excuse for not reading your Bible everyday?
- But I get that at church – One of the ways the early Christians compensated for their lack of personal copies of the Scriptures was to read extensively from the Bible as part of the church service, hearing the entire Bible read through in the course of each year.
- But I’ve already read it – There are those around the world who are too poor to own a copy the Bible. If you didn’t have it on your shelf, my guess is that you’d soon discover just how precious the Word of God is to you. You would then give much indeed to be able to read it again, and again.
- I find it hard to understand sometimes – We who have access to myriad opportunities for Bible teaching and unlimited access to books about the Bible should recognize our blessings on this score, trusting God and praying to Him to lead us into understanding.
- I’m just too busy to read it – if we don’t make a habit of taking time out to read the Bible, in what way are we fulfilling the Lord’s command to “stay on the alert” (Matthew 25:13)? Without keeping our minds close on the Scriptures, we run the risk of being open to the dangers of false doctrine and deception.
So, what is your excuse for not reading the Bible regularly?
(Dr. Robert D. Luginbill)