Daily Devotional
Do You Believe God’s Word is Important?
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
2 Timothy 3:16
September 9, 2021
Ponder This
Why is it so important to understand that the Bible is the Word of God? Our salvation depends upon it. Our salvation is based on the Gospel, and the Gospel is revealed in the Word of God. Apart from Gospel truth, no one is saved. If we want others to be saved, we’ve got to give them something to believe. And what are we going to give them? The Word of God. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17). Growth as a Christian depends upon the Word of God. “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2).
Sanctification depends upon the Word of God. Jesus said, “Sanctify them by Your truth: Your word is truth” (John 17:17). Assurance depends upon the Word of God. “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). It is crucial to have a solid conviction that the Bible is the Word of God—distinct, different, better, higher, and more glorious than any other book that was ever written.
- What evidence does your life give that you hold the Bible above any other book or source of human wisdom?
- Do you hold to the Word of God to remind you of the truths you have in Christ?
Practice This
Make a list of reasons the Bible is crucial for our lives. Begin with the reasons we’ve discussed today and add your own from there.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
