Why read the bible? at Wednesday, August 26, 2009

This is a discussion that I wrote concerning the topic Why should we read the bible? This is just a healthy reminder on why we should be doing it. Hope you enjoy. Let me know your thoughts if you have any.

Reading the bible can be a life-changing event it’s not a mindless act, but could be life altering. The reason why we need to read our bible is to build on what God is already doing in our lives and the church. The bible is the inspired word of God and our rulebook for living a life that pleases Christ. Psalms 119:105 says “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path”. We live in a world full of darkness where temptation lies at every corner when we are reading our bibles he is guiding us with every move that we make and we can be that light to someone who is searching for the truth.

Reading the bible opens us up for the Holy Spirit to guide us and convict us. We are more in tune in our spiritual lives when we are reading our bibles on a daily basis. Just like an athlete sharpens his skills by practicing we too sharpen our lives by reading the bible.

If you want to get to know your creator then the way you can do that is by reading your bible.

The four things that we should receive when reading our bibles is a passion to go out and reach the lost. Just like what Matthew 28:19-20 says “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." The second thing one will feel is love in Matthew 5:43-44 says, “You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. The third thing you will find is a refuge in Psalms 91:2 says “I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Finally the last thing that one will receive is boldness it says in proverbs 28:1 “The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” You will have the boldness to proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Hearts Are Homes... at Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Proverbs 4:23 says "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."

This verse is describing what we will be talking about for this week in children's church at our church. As I was preparing this verse I have been struggling with the fact that Christians don't fully live out the scriptures. Whether it's the way they talk, the television shows that is on in our house. We really don't take the scripture literally we leave them up to our own interpretations. It's good to have an interpretation of the scripture, but what about when the verse specifically tells you to not do something we usually say well this is what it is like back then.

This verse hit me real hard this week as I prepared this lesson at the office I quickly got home and watched my usual television shows and the Lord started to stirr something in me and I was really embarrassed by the stuff that I was watching. I know for a fact that it doesn't glorify God so why do I entertain the thought of playing that in my house.

Our hearts are homes for Christ why do we entertain things that don't uplift the name of the Lord. We are possibly teaching our kids the wrong way of thinking. Let's guard our lives and make sure that we are protecting ourselves so that no matter what we do, say or watch we will always glorify the name of the Lord.

This week we started another series for the month of August it was an awesome start to the month. I have been spending more time the past few weeks on the leadership side of children's ministry. I also have been doing something that I know is a little overdue and that is to give some of the things during the service to my volunteers. It was a little hard at first, but I feel that it was the best things because God moved in a great way. During prayer we had kids ask Jesus to come into their lives and to be guided by him. It was the most amazing site ever. I will give things away for God to move in so many awesome ways.

Thank you lord for the commitments and Salvation's that were made today.