FRIDAY JULY 25, 2014.
'...Faith
comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.' Romans 10:17 NKJV
Read God's Word-Every Day
If you are wise, when God talks you'll listen. And
He will talk to you through the Bible. The reason the Bible has outsold every
other book is because it is God's Word on the issue. It takes approximately 56
hours for most people to read the Bible through. If you read 40 chapters a day
you would complete the Bible within a month. If you read nine chapters of the
New Testament each day you would complete it within 30 days. But you must read
it systematically, regularly, and expectantly. (If you use our Soul Food
reading plan you will read your Bible in one year!) When Satan attacked Him in
the wilderness, Jesus quoted the Scriptures to him. That's why the Psalmist
said, 'Your word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.'
(Psalm 119:11 NKJV) The book of Proverbs has thirty-one chapters. Here's an
idea: since there are thirty-one days in most months, why not read a chapter in
this wisdom book every day. Can you imagine what you'd learn? The Word of God
will build your faith. 'Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of
God.' Your faith grows when you hear God speak, and it works when you do what
He says. If you struggle to lead a victorious Christian life, read these words
carefully: 'How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to
Your Word.' (Psalm 119:9 NKJV) The solution to every problem you face is
contained in Scripture. To be wise you must study it. To be strong in faith you
must believe it. To be successful in life you must practice it.
Taken
from the Word for You Today Devotional
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