MINISTERS MUSINGS

May 2008 Musing

THE WAY AHEAD

The world’s best selling book is the Bible, yet it is probably one of the most neglected and unread books there is. A Bible in pristine condition indicates how little it is used, and there are many pristine Bibles around. It is much better to have a dog eared, worn and underlined book which indicates much use. Too few Christians discipline themselves to read a portion of scripture every day, yet this is as essential to our spiritual growth as food is to our physical well being, and we all now how much of that we need! A passage or verse which previously meant nothing will suddenly become alive and relevant to us. One way God speaks to us is through Scripture. That is why it is often referred to as God’s word.

Here is an example. Recently I came across this verse in Jeremiah Chapter 6 verse 16

‘Thus says the Lord. Stand at the crossroads and look, and ask for the ancient paths where the good way lies, and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.’

This is good practical advice. There are occasions in life when we stand at crossroads and contemplate the way ahead. What better advice than this from the ‘good book’, and there is much more. So take down your Bible, dust it off, open it up and read and ponder on the truths it contains.