Good evening, ladies, and gentlemen! How are you doing? We hope that your week started off on a great note! The month of May is slowly coming to an end! Can we imagine this? God has been faithful! We are almost halfway through the year, 2022! Wow! This God is too good! He has guided and protected us! He has provided all the things we need! He has paved the way for us! Indeed, we have an awesome Father!
A little over a month ago, we began a weekly mini-series titled, “Easter is over- What Now?” The aim of this mini-series is to address some of the issues a 21st Century Christian faces, whilst at the same time-sharing practical tools to our Christian Growth. We began this mini-series by exploring the importance of Quiet Time. We went on to focus on the importance of Bible Study. Today, we would be looking at Bible Reading! Yes! Don’t confuse Bible Study with Bible Reading; they are not the same! They are all essential for our Spiritual Growth! Are you ready to learn more about Bible Reading? Let us get right into it…
Day in and day out, we are exposed to many things! In this fast-paced world, we need to continuously learn about one thing or another! If you wish to be relevant in the 21st Century, research, reading and then studying. Have you ever wondered the power of information in this age? Just like Hosea 4:6 says, “For the lack of knowledge, my people perish.” We can all attest to this fact; in almost every aspect of our lives.
You see, it is important for us to read our Bible frequently so that we may have the right knowledge to navigate this ever-changing world. The Bible gives us the foundations we need for life. The truths in the Bible are very relevant to us; no matter the age we live in.
At times, we might be quick to say that our experiences differ from that in previous generations! Well, that may be true to an extent. The events may change from generation to generation however the experiences, feelings, emotions, etc. are the same. Your parents have felt the same way you are, in certain situations (especially at milestone ages). They have felt the same anxiety and fear of starting a new job. The excitement of graduating from school. The frustration of not securing your dream job. The anger of an annoying boss/ employee. The stresses of life! The have felt it all! They may have not had technological and communication advancements like we do! But trust me, during their time everything was happening in a whirlwind- just like us!
Bible Reading is essential for every growing Christian. Bible Reading is one of the first steps to ensuring spiritual maturity. There are so many people who confuse Bible Reading and Bible Study. They might be similar because they both involve reading verses/ passages. However, these two activities are very different.