Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted
among the wise.
—Proverbs 19:20
Any time you buy a new appliance or gadget, it comes with an instruction manual. It’s a good thing too, especially when it’s a piece of technology that you’re unfamiliar with. Once you review the directions in the book, you’ll be ready to use your new device much more smoothly. In the same way, God prepared the Bible for His children so that they may be ready to function in the world.
It’s important to spend time reading the Bible, especially if you’re a new
Christian. This is the best way to learn not only about God’s expectations for you, but also how He wants you to achieve them. Reading some Scripture
every morning, for example, gives you a fresh boost of instruction to prepare
you for the day.
The Bible also functions as a troubleshooting guide. We can learn a lot by simply reading through it, but there are specific verses we can turn to when a problem in our lives needs fixing. Going over the Word can give you strength, put your mind at ease, take away fear for the future and so much more. There isn’t a single trouble for your soul that can’t be treated by referring to the Word of God.
Today, refer to your instruction manual. Whether you need special guidance or just a daily touch-up, there’s no better place to find what you’re looking for than the Bible itself. Read through it, pray about it and let it work through your heart and out into the world around you.
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