The Bible is your operating manual for life!  Millions of Christians all over the world believe that the Bible is the Word of God. They read it regularly, study it and regard it as a guideline for their lives.

In Psalm 119:105 the Psalmist says: Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.

The Apostle Paul confirms the value of the Scriptures in our lives:

Everything written in the Scriptures was written to teach us, in order that we might have hope through the patience and encouragement which the Scriptures give us. Romans 15:4

The Bible speaks to you. However, it is not like an instruction manual or a website offering neat answers and ready-made solutions to various questions and problems. This book speaks to you when you are open to hearing the Word of God and making it part of your daily life.

The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any doubleedged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

The Bible is your GPS, your roadmap. It covers a wide range of issues, events and real-life situations that confront readers today. Many of these questions are addressed by way of example, advice and admonishment, as well as direct instructions. If, at times, it seems as if there is no Scripture passage which can be applied to a specific matter, there are usually broad principles that may be used as guidelines, e.g. the first commandment, “Worship no god but me” not only refers to images of idols, but also to any possession or object that a person favours above God.

The Bible is like a mirror. This is not only a book to consult in the hope of finding help; it is also a book in which we recognise ourselves and learn to know God, as believers have done throughout the ages. Ultimately, believing the message of the Bible and making it part of your life is a matter of faith.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the gift of your Word. Thank you for the Bible in my language, and that your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path. I praise your Name. Amen