I don't understand the Bible.
Is that a statement you have said or thought?
Have you felt like reading the Bible was just frustrating because it was a lot of historical words and what could this possibly mean for me?
Well, reading the Bible is more about finding out who God is rather than about me or you. I use to feel this same way. Its hard and really not that interesting of a book until God changed that perspective with a challenge to just read the Bible everyday. That's it! Everyday little by little using a reading plan in the EVERY DAY WITH JESUS BIBLE I was hooked everyday I prayed the Holy Spirit will reveal His Word and bless my time in it. Since then it has given me a hunger and thirst for more. There is so much to learn about God which then teaches me how I am to be like.
Here are my tips to Understanding the Bible...
1. Make reading the Bible a habit. Ask the Holy Spirit will give you wisdom to understand as you read more and more. If there is specific scripture you want to dig deeper into then write it down and even meditate on it throughout the day and week.
2. Intentionally plan to read everyday. It doesn't matter to God when you do it as long as you do it. This is harder in different seasons but still doable. Begin with a plan.
3. Write out your thoughts and prayers during your time. God is a teacher and His character is all through the Bible and soon you will find out that Jesus Christ is the connecting thread throughout the entire Bible. So jot down those characters of God you see and how we should be more like Him.
I am rooting for you friend as we read the Holy Bible!
Sisters in Christ!
tracy
