Good day We can sometimes take the ease with which we are able to access Christian content, for granted... We're able to physically attend a church service, watch it online, watch teachings on You Tube, satellite TV, through church websites, on apps; We either have a physical Bible or a Bible on our smartphones via the You Version app (or both), we have access to reading plans, books; We attend courses at church or Bible College; We have small groups where we fellowship together and discuss the word of God. It's easy to forget just how blessed we are to be able to access all of these resources and to have these opportunities, and can take for granted the enrichment that it brings to our relationship with God - as well as the enrichment that it can bring to those around us. We encounter people almost daily ( petrol attendants, waitrons, security guards, car guards, cleaners, gardeners, a tea lady at the office, cashiers, shop assistants, receptionists; acquaintances and col
Good day Below are 5 things we should consider when reading the Bible: Number 1: Know God's motive / heart towards us. Because we know that God loves us, we need to view every instruction or promise given to us through those lenses. When a parent sees a child do something that may cause them harm, they warn them about it. It's not done to punish the child or prevent them from enjoying their freedom, etc. It's done to help and protect them - and it's the same with God's instructions to us, it's done out of love - To provide salvation, help, guidance, healing, hope, strength, peace, wisdom, encouragement, purpose and whole life prosperity. Number 2: Ask the Holy Spirit to help us understand what we're about to read. Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. The Spirit referred to here is the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:38, Luke 4