Prayer – Lord, I love to read Your word. Please give me
wisdom and understanding…to know not only what You mean, but why and how it is
applicable to my life.
Joshua then read to them all the blessings and curses
Moses had written in the Book of Instruction. Every word of every command that
Moses had ever given was read to the entire assembly of Israel, including the
women and children and the foreigners who lived among them. Joshua
8:34-35
Meditate. Read God’s word for yourself and listen to what
He is saying.
One of the ways to improve any relationship is by really knowing that person—that goes for knowing God, too. How do we know God? Know a person by reading what they’ve written. I’m part of a writers’ group—STORYWRITERS—and it is true that you learn a lot about people through their stories—whether fiction or memoirs.
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| Read God's word... ...in a language you can understand. Scripture in Hebrew-- --as seen at the Yardenit baptism site-- --along the Jordan River. Israel. |
God wants His word read…by leaders, kings, and anyone who can read. Additionally, He wants His word read to those who cannot read it for themselves. When the Israelites wanted a king to rule their nation, God gave them guidelines for their king. That included knowing God’s word by copying it for himself and frequently reading it. Note that knowing God’s word would give the king respect for God and prevent him from becoming too conceited and self-reliant. God had a plan for those kings.
When he sits on the
throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll
in the presence of the Levitical priests. He must always keep that copy with
him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the LORD
his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees. This
regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud and acting as if he is
above his fellow citizens. It will also prevent him from turning away from
these commands in the smallest way. And it will ensure that he and his
descendants will reign for many generations in Israel. Deuteronomy 17:18-20
Can you read? You must be able to if you are reading this.
Ha! Are you willing and able to read God’s word? How about copying it for
yourself as God required of His king? Considering that this is recorded in the
book of Deuteronomy, the portion that they had at that time would only have
been the Pentateuch—the first five books of the Old Testament written by Moses.
Can you at least read those books? I’ve read them, but it has been a few years
since I read through the entire Bible, so I am challenging myself to begin
reading it again, soon. Why wait until January 1st? Will you join me
in this challenge? Put a comment in the box below.
Verses of Salvation ~ How long, O God, will you allow
our enemies to insult you? Will you let them dishonor your name forever? Why do
you hold back your strong right hand? Unleash your powerful fist and destroy
them. You, O God, are my king from ages past, bringing salvation to the earth. Psalm
74:10-12
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