Tuesday, June 26, 2012

One Way or Another

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

In today's suggested scripture readings, Paul points out that being a Christian is not easy. In fact, it is quite difficult. Not only will people persecute you but they'll also try to twist your words and your beliefs in an effort to exploit and inflame. But Paul says that you cannot allow this reality to faze you. You must stick to what you have been taught. Every part of Scripture is "God-breathed" and is useful in one way or another. God's word will continue to shape and form you for every good work.

I have found this to be true in my time of daily scripture reading and reflection. There always seems to be at least one word that God has for me each day. I usually leave this time with God feeling closer to God and feeling better equipped for the ministry to which I have been called. The discipline of reading the scriptures and then writing about them has enriched my life and faith.

May God grant you the grace to continue reading and reflecting on God's word. And in one way or another, may you feel more equipped for every good task today.



If you're interested in reading the Bible through in a year, tomorrow's suggested readings are Amos 1-3, Psalm 80, and 2 Timothy 4.

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