God's Word and the NEXT GENERATION

One of the things that I love to read in God's Word are all of the verses "About God's Word."

The bible is so much fun and we as adults and parents have the beautiful task of helping the NEXT GENERATION develop a love and passion for God's Word.  We must help them see that it is more than a "rule book" or a bunch of stories that happened a long time ago- but that the God of the universe speaks to each of us individually and personally through the power of His Word.  We must help God's Word to come alive for them and help them recognize how relevant it has been and will continue to be in their lives and for all Generations!

William Longstaff wrote:
"Take time to be holy, speak oft with the Lord. Abide in Him always and feed on His Word."

Donald Whitney (Author of Spiritual Disciplines) wrote in his book:

"Unfortunately today, I fear there is very little feeding on God's Word. Maybe an occasional snack or something that we go to as if we have a sweet tooth and need something to make us "feel better." Yet, there is simply no healthy Christian life apart from a diet of milk and meat from scripture."

Todays post is simply a reminder from scripture (to me and all of us) of the beauty and relevance and power of God's Word.

May we be reminded to be more than snackers of God's Word, but to daily feast in order to help the "Next Generation" understand the need to be nourished through God's Word!

Below are a few biblical reminders taken directly from God's Word- of the importance OF God's Word!

Revelation 3:1
"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near."

Hebrews 4:12
"For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow: it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."

Romans 15:4
"For everything that was written in the past was written To Teach Us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope."

1 Samuel 3:21
"The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel "through His Word."

2 Timothy 3:16 &17
"ALL Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for EVERY good work!"

James 1:22
"Do not merely listen to the Word and so deceive yourselves. Do What it Says!"

Luke 24:45
"And he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures." (I pray this one a lot for me :)

Charles Spurgeon says:
"If you wish to know God, you must know his Word. If you wish to perceive His Power, you must see how He works, by His Word. If you wish to know his purpose before it comes to pass, you can only discover it by His Word."

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