A reminder for
today
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of
our God shall stand for ever. (Isaiah
40:8)
Is the Bible relevant still today? How could an ancient book
be relevant to life in our high-tech, fast-paced, postmodern 21st century? The
writers of the Bible never experienced a traffic jam, sent a text message or
worried about nuclear bombs. They never saw a movie or flew in a jet plane.
They probably couldn’t imagine a stock market crash, a drone strike or a
divorce rate of 50 percent. In such a world, it can be hard to see how
the Bible can be relevant to our lives today. Yet the Bible has never been more
relevant than in the midst of today’s events. The underlying human problems are
much the same—or worse—even though the technology is far different. The Bible,
inspired by God Himself (2 Timothy 3:16), has much to tell us concerning so
many things, including our relationships, how we live our lives and the meaning
of life itself.
I must admit that personally I have never questioned the
relevance of the Bible in my life and in the future. The simple principles
that creates the foundation of our religion is imperative in living a life with
purpose. Consider this.
God reveals a way of life that promises us much more than
this physical life could ever give us any other way. Many people live very busy
lives. We seem to rush from one assignment to the next without a break to catch
our breath. Many times, people just want a rest, but they never seem to get
one. Yet the Bible reveals that we should rest one day a week—the Sabbath day
(Exodus 20:8-11). Obedience to the Bible can give us a guaranteed and
much-needed rest every week.
In life, there’s a lot of confusion about what really makes
us happy. Western society puts high value on our possessions and wealth. When
facing a choice between giving and getting, most of us in today’s world choose
getting. But is that what will ultimately make us happy?
The Bible reveals, “It is more blessed to give than to
receive” (Acts 20:35). Massive amounts of money and possessions fail to make
people happy, as can be discovered by a brief look at the world’s celebrities.
Yet the simple joy that comes from generosity is almost indescribable.
God reveals a way of life that promises us much more than
this physical life could ever give us any other way. His way of life is not
without difficulties (John 15:18-20), but we are promised an awesome future
(Romans 8:18; John 3:16) and His help along the way (1 Corinthians 10:13;
Hebrews 13:6).
Our whole lives are to be affected by God and His way of
life—the natural result of putting Him first (Luke 10:27). This focus for our
lives leads to change—for the best!
The Bible gives us something that no other source has
successfully been able to do in human history—it reveals the meaning of life!
The ancient pantheists believed in gods who made mankind for no good reason.
The theory of evolution tells us that life is meaningless and an accident. The
Bible alone reveals a much greater truth. And by studying the Bible this truth
is revealed and our life turns into purpose driven lives for Jesus. Read your
Bible and apply its teachings in your life.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
