The Bible - God's Word to Us

I've just started a verse-by-verse study of the book of James in the New Testament. This book is full of practical encouragement and helps - even though it was written perhaps as early as A.D. 45.

You know, that's one of the things I love about the Bible. It was written over a period of 1500 years, on three continents, by over 40 writers, in three languages. But the Bible is cohesive and timeless. The Bible doesn't contradict itself - which is amazing because even I contradict myself. The Bible is very applicable to our lives today. This is not a coincidence.

The Bible is sometimes called "God's Word" and that's exactly what it is! God spoke through the authors and still speaks to us through the Bible today.

The Bible can be trusted. Just as God can be trusted. And what God says in His word is right and true. For instance, James 1:5 encourages Christians to ask for wisdom and to trust God to give it to them "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

Do you need wisdom? Maybe you're like a young man I met earlier this week, wondering if the Bible was just written by a bunch of crazy guys. You want wisdom to know whether this is a book you should wholeheartedly follow or fully reject.

Talk to God about your thoughts and feelings. Ask Him to give you wisdom. Then watch for His answer. He still speaks to us today.

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for promising to give Christians wisdom when we ask. We can sometimes believe in You but not believe Your word is fully true. Please reveal the truth of Your entire word to those who ask You. Thank You for loving us and for giving us the Bible.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen