Shirley and I want to invite you to join us on an exciting adventure—reading the Word of God through in the coming year. Paul the apostle wrote, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 (NKJV) When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness to turn stones to bread, Jesus replied, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.' " Matthew 4:4 (NKJV)
Since we live by the Word of God, it is imperative that we eat it daily. There is no place in the Christian’s life to fast his necessary spiritual food. As we daily eat and digest this precious Word, spiritual strength flows into our lives. In a farewell address to a group of spiritual leaders Paul declared, "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” Acts 20:32 (NIV)
As you daily open the Word and read it, do not do it as simply a religious exercise. Instead, see it as an opportunity to sit down at a banquet of healthy, tasty spiritual food—food that will strengthen you in every area of your life. If you miss a day here and there, don’t quit. This is a journey that can change the course of your life. Get in the Word. Get the Word in you and trust the Holy Spirit to produce the 30, 60 and 100 fold harvest.
Pastors Gary and Shirley Bohanon
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