The Bible, God’s written word
There are times that I grow weary of the great intellects
that put much effort and thought towards the goal to debunk the Holy
Bible. Having four years of higher
education I was left knowing I have just scratched the surface of the pursuit
of knowledge, humbled by the experience.
In contrast I see other college graduates prideful thinking themselves
superior intellectually to those who have not gone through the academic process.
My end experience with college left me wanting more
knowledge. After countless papers being
written from the different studies I was engaged in through my pursuit of higher learning, there has been only one book that I have found to be the most profound
and it is the bible.
I was saved on July 16, 1977, in which I entered into
priesthood and devoted much time to the study of scripture; however I parted
from that path after ten years to pursue a family life. Four years ago my journey in life led me
back to my first Love Jesus. At which
time I poured myself back into scripture but this time it was not an
intellectual experience for me. Suddenly
all that I learned in scripture so many years ago was awakened in me as if I
had just learned it yesterday. As I read the bible once again I found that what
I had read and first learned so many years before, came into a new light,
shaking me to the core and fundamentally changed me. My desires started to change; my personal
beliefs were radically re-aliened towards truth.
Friends, no other
book has given me new life as I pour my life into the study of it. People have asked, “How can I be so sure the
bible is true?” It is a simple answer;
because I bear witness to myself. I sin
less then I once did.
Once I was controlled by alcoholism for twenty five years in
fact. As my drinking grew in intensity I
began to cause great harm and carnage to every life that was in my circle. Some
in that circle are still affected by the harm I caused. December 13, I will be rejoicing and praising
Jesus for my 8th year anniversary from alcoholism.
I cannot give credit
to myself, because I am now living a life I always wanted but could never do on
my own. Through the help of others Jesus
put in my life, through grace the Holy Spirit has imparted to me, and God’s
work in bringing the bible to life for me, I stand as a new person, adopted
into God’s family.
With all this said I challenge you to pour yourself into the
Bible, read the words with your heart and ask the Holy Spirit for
understanding, seek understanding with others.
You will find new life, because the words have the power to transform
you unlike any other book. I will leave
you with two passages to ponder.
Every scripture inspired of God `is' also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
For the word of God is alive 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. Hebrews 4;12
No amount of intellectual sophistry can convince me that the
bible is a lie or that it did not originate from the inspiration of God. I am a living witness to the otherwise. For scripture has taught me to walk in
greater righteousness. His word is
active and alive which has empowered me to have victory over alcoholism and
many other character defects I once walked in.
Hey share what you just read with a friend!
James Wise a captive of Jesus Christ who has seduced,
inspired, and motivated me by his great Love.
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