Do you do it?

There are several things a typical Christian knows they should do. They know they should pray daily. They know they should to go to church. They know they should read the Word of God. So, how many really do take the time to read and study the Word? According to the article, *“80% of Churchgoers Don’t Read Bible Daily…” by Jeremy Weber on CT, Christianity Today, there was a survey conducted by “LifeWay” that found that out of “2,900 Protestant churchgoers” only “19 percent personally read the Bible every day.” That’s only 551 out of 2,900 people!

Why is it that so few believers take the time to read the Bible every day? We live in a society that’s always on the go. This means that many expect everything to be fast, easy, and as effortless as is possible. Generally people will take the time to do what they really want to do. So, do you do it? My dear friend, do you believe that it is worth your time to spend in the Word? In fact the more time you invest in studying the Word the better it is for you. 

Why is it important to invest time in the Word? There are many reasons why but, let’s focus on three reasons. One, there is power in the Word. “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17 (NIV) “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 (NASB) Two, it teaches us. “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.  God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT) Third, so that you may know the One who set you free more intimately. “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.” 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NKJV)

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Thank you for reading! May God bless you and yours. If you or someone you know would like to read more of my writing in Spanish you can visit my Spanish blog at www.ministerioreflejandolaverdad.blogspot.com

*Article information: “80% of Churchgoers Don't Read Bible Daily, LifeWay Survey Suggests

Transformational Discipleship study reveals low level of "Bible engagement."”

By Jeremy Weber (posted 9/7/2012 10:50AM)  http://www.christianitytoday.com/gleanings/2012/september/80-of-churchgoers-dont-read-bible-daily-lifeway-survey.html