40 Reasons to Read the Bible
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By Tom Short
[Jesus speaking] “’You search and keep on searching and
examining the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life;
and yet it is those very Scriptures that testify about Me;’” John 5:39
“The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night
to Berea; and when they arrived, they entered the Jewish synagogue. Now these people were more noble and
open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message of
salvation through faith in Christ with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures
daily to see if these things were so.” Acts 17:10-11 (verses from The
Amplified Bible)
“For all who are allowing themselves to be led by the
Spirit of God are sons of God. For you
have not received a spirit of slavery leading again to fear of God’s judgment,
but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, the Spirit producing
sonship, by which we joyfully cry, ‘Abba!
Father!’ The Spirit Himself
testifies and confirms together with our spirit assuring us that we believers
are children of God.” Romans 8:14-16
“Instead of depending on visions and dreams and voices
today, we have the Word of God to guide us.
The Holy Spirit speaks to us through His Word. The guidance of God comes only when we spend
time in His Word and prayer.[1]”
The answers you are searching for to all the questions and
concerns you might have, are in the Bible.
If you are new to the WeakDay Devotion, my goal has always been to
ensure there are verses each day you can ‘read on the go’, that will help you
grow in your understanding of ‘what to do’.
And that you will grow increasingly curious and hungry to read His Word for
yourself. When you do, you grow in your understanding
and intimacy with Jesus and have clarity for every day and every situation.
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still prays
for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search
for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also, there is
an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· Christians in Afghanistan – Many Christians went to this country to
share the Good News to many who would never have heard of Jesus. These leaders and baby Christians are now in heightened
danger and need your prayers to protect them and sustain them during this
time.
· Those Left Behind in Afghanistan – Please pray for those who have
been unable to escape from Afghanistan before America abandoned the country. They (especially the women) now face
persecution and death at the hands of barbarians. How heart wrenching.
·
NEW – Patti – battling bad bronchitis for two weeks, but
getting better. Please pray for her
patience and recovery.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 just died suddenly leaving his 47-year-old
wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23).
Pray the Lord comforts the family through this time of mourning. Pray for their wisdom and that God will send
trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors for the many decisions that now
must be made.
·
Jay – Please pray for him as he watches his ministry begin to be used by the
Lord in a new media -- thanks to this lockdown.
Give him strength, wisdom and protect his health.
·
UPDATE - Louise, sister
of Rachael – has come through her second reconstructive surgery
after her double mastectomy (she’s now cancer free) and is now doing great,
back to a normal life and routines. She
sends thanks for all your prayers.
· UPDATE - Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff
and Rachael – is entering her second year of college. Please continue to pray for her that she does
well, makes good decisions and continues having a good relationship with the
Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and that his wife will be the
loving supporter he badly needs.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She continues to have tests to diagnose her
disease (some serious conclusions have been suggested). She remains frail and unwell. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will capture
her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile health. Pray God takes special care with them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on them during this challenging time.
Pray for the World
[1] © 1958, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, God’s Word Made Plain, by Mrs. Paul Friederichsen, p. 67.
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