Message from Scripture: 7/22/2020

Today’s message from Scripture comes from 2 Kings 22:8: “Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, ‘I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD.’ And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan who read it.”

It’s amazing that something of so great importance could be misplaced and forgotten by the priests, kings, and people who were to be in a covenant relationship with God. But just as amazing is the response of Josiah when he heard God’s word had been found. He wanted to hear what it had to say (2 Kings 22:10). He understood the implications of what it said (2 Kings 22:11, 13). He determined to obey all its words and commandments (2 Kings 23:3).

In some ways, we need to rediscover God’s word for us again as well. One reason is it is God’s way of speaking to us. The Bible is God speaking to us about life, as it is the authoritative basis of our faith. We need something to stand on for our faith and practice, and the Bible is the answer, as faith comes by hearing it (Rom. 10:17).

We need to rediscover God’s word as it applies to us personally. It is able to reach our minds, pierce our hearts, and mold us in His image (Rom. 12:2).

We need to rediscover God’s word practically. If Scripture is truly living and active (Heb. 4:12-13), then it can speak to us about any need we may have, helping us through all the situations life brings our way.

Owning a Bible is a privilege many haven’t had in times past, and some still don’t have. Reading it should be exciting and bring a sense of discovery, about God and ourselves, to our lives. When we rediscover God’s word, we discover ourselves, who we are, who we can be, and what God wants us to be. Why not start today? God bless.

Robert