Let God Just Talk

It has been said that Christians are "a people of one book." That book is the Bible.

Certainly, the Bible is not just an ordinary book. It is a powerful book. By God’s own admission, "The word of God is full of living power" (Hebrews 4:12a, NLT). What is more, the Bible can transform and shape our lives. "It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deeper into our innermost through and desires. It exposes us for what we really are" (Hebrews 4:12b,c, NLT).

I've read a lot of books and I will say, none of them has had the kind of impact on my life like the Bible. It has extraordinary power...if you read it.

I am a huge proponent of Bible reading. More to the point, I am an advocate of listening to God. That is what you do when you open the Bible. You listen to God as He speaks. When you open your Bible, you engage the living God and listen to what He has to say about Himself…about love…about life...about relationships with others...about raising kids...about sex...about money...about sin…about righteousness…about His hopes…about His plans…about YOU!

If you're a Christian, the Bible is our book. We must read it. Don't read it strictly motivated "to get something out of it." Instead, read the Bible so that God can get into you…into your head and your heart. So, go ahead, grab your Bible and let God just talk. Trust me, it will help you love Him more.

This week we'll talk practically about Bible reading, i.e. versions, strategies, resources, etc. To get things started, I'd love to know what your favorite verse is in the Bible? Why do you like it so much.