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Scripture to Teach us (Romans 15:4)


Scripture of the Day: Romans 15:4

4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Sometimes Sundays are convicting!  I was really touched at church today by a sermon that discussed a systematic reading of the bible (particularly psalms). Since I started writing these posts twice a week, I spend a lot of time trying to study my life and come up with Scripture that fits in nicely. But because I am doing that, I have fallen away from a structured reading of Scripture. Instead of me sticking to a schedule and letting God’s word do its work on me, I am sometimes trying to work my own agenda.

So…what do I need to do? Make more time to spend in the Word…sometimes so I can write about it, and sometimes so I can just see what God has to say to me on a particular day.

I encourage you to come up with some type of plan to include the bible in your life…whether that means you read it daily, weekly, or even monthly! Set a schedule. If you want to read the Psalms, start at 1 and work your way through. If you want to know more about Jesus, start with the New Testament and read the gospels and take it a chapter at a time. Don’t always skip around to find a verse/chapter that fits your mood, or your current problems. Let God meet you where you are.  You never know what He is trying to teach you!

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father God, your Word was written down so that we may learn from it. Please help us make a plan to get to know it better! I pray that when time is set aside for reading, no distractions arise – and if they do, I pray we ignore them. There isn't any teacher quite like you...Amen!

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