Psalm 119:105 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth,
and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
I hope to be able to connect all three passages to make sense. If I ask ten
people what is the purpose of the Bible, I would probably receive several
different answers. And most, if not all, of those answers would contain some
truth. Paul gave the answer in his 2nd letter to Timothy, chapter 3:16-17,
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That
the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."
Notice in all of our Scripture for today that there is one source that is
referenced: The Lord. "Thy word... Trust in the LORD.... Jesus
saith.... given by inspiration of God" This tells me that my first point
in reading the Bible is to understand that although God inspired men to pen the
words, they are indeed the very Word of God. When I am reading the Bible, God
Himself is speaking to me. His Word illuminates my life and when applied will
navigate me through every situation and circumstance. The Word of God will show
me my errors and then instruct me as to how to correct them. He will then place
me back on the right path that I may experience righteousness, peace, and joy
in the Holy Ghost. But most of all the Word of God points me to Jesus. God does
not leave me in the place where only my sins are revealed; rather, He shows me
that Jesus Christ made the complete blood atonement for my sins. They are
washed away by the blood of Jesus Christ. My sins are forgiven. I have peace
with God through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Thank you Father for giving me
enlightenment concerning the work of my blessed Lord.
1 More about Jesus would I know,
more of His grace to others show;
more of His saving fullness see,
more of His love who died for me.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus;
more, more about Jesus;
more of His saving fullness see,
more of His love who died for me.
2 More about Jesus let me learn,
more of His holy will discern.
Spirit of God, my Teacher be,
showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain]
3 More about Jesus in His Word,
holding communion with my Lord,
hearing His voice in ev'ry line,
making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain]
4 More about Jesus on His throne,
riches in glory all His own;
more of His kingdom's sure increase;
more of His coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain]