Illumination

2Timothy 3:16 God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right.

This is the season when many people buy or receive new items. Many of them require either assembly or set up. If you are like a lot of people you open up the box and get everything out and get started. As you run into trouble you then look for that piece of paper or booklet that was included called the instructions. The manufacturer put it in each box to help you assemble your item. Sometimes the words are helpful and sometimes we still end up with questions because we either don't understand or the directions don't give you all the information you need.

Why do we read the Bible? It is our book of directions from God. However, unlike the manufacturer's directions in our products, God will illuminate the Scriptures for your understanding. As a child of God, as you read your Bible He will speak to you. These are His Words to you. Be sure to pray before you begin to read that He will reveal to you His purpose and understanding.

Dear Lord, It is my prayer that as we read Your Word we will have understanding of Your intent and purpose of each Word for our lives. Thank you for giving us Your Word in written form that we have access to Your teachings whenever we pick up our Bible. Amen.