One page at a time.
Author: Steven Cohen (California, USA)
When I first became a Christian, I wanted to read the Bible from cover to cover, but that seemed like a daunting task. Then, when I realised that the Bible is one large book which has been organised into smaller books, it seemed a lot easier. If I were to read only one page per day in my Bible, I could read through the Bible in less than three years. If I were to read three pages per day, it would take less than a year.
Nothing else we could read is as important or beneficial to our lives as the Bible – God’s gift to us. In it, the mind of God is revealed to us. It contains everything we need to know about living a life that pleases him. It will guide us through even the darkest times. The more thoroughly and intently we read the Bible, the more completely we will come to know God.
At first reading the whole Bible may seem almost impossible, but the rewards are well worth our time and effort. Whether it’s a verse, a chapter or a book – reading the Bible every day will equip us to serve God fully.
Prayer: Gracious God, thank you for revealing yourself to us through your word. By your Holy Spirit, help us to read and to understand it. Amen
