Bible

Bible

I’ll always remember our pastor who held up his well worn Bible and said “Every believer should wreck a copy of the BIBLE every 10 years”. In other words, we should use our Bibles so much that we gradually wear out. His challenge also reminds me of the falling apart is usually owned by someone who isn’t. This certainly became true for me.

One day I sensed that God was reminding me His word is full of truth that works. From that point on, I desired to put those truths into action in my life. For me, the Bible was no longer just a guilt producer and a dust collector. Little by little, as I read it, digested it, and underlined key phrases, my Bible began falling apart. Instead of me! As a Christian we must put into practice every verses or passages we read from the Bible or God’s Word, proving that they work.

“The WORD of God is living and wonderful”. Hebrews 4:12

How can we find courage?

As a college student, I enjoy my studies, being part of some ministries in our church and a lot of things. I usually wake up in the morning eagerly and get out of bed and go to school. But one day I became discouraged when I thought about our family’s financial problems. I grew fearful as I thought about my future and even my family’s future. The question is: “How can we find courage?” some find it in a group, some depend on their achievement, and some try to boost their self confidence by raising their voice or make a loud noise. But these do nothing more than camouflage their insecurity.

As God’s people, our confidence comes from our relationship with Him. He is with us and we are His people. As we keep this truth in our mind, we will find courage to continue working in a way that pleases God and bring us joy.

"Be strong, all you people of the Lord” says the Lord, “and work; for I am with you.”

Haggai 2:4