The Bible Revealed

It seriously amazes me to think about God’s word. HIS word. HIS thoughts. HIS stories. HIS ideas. HIS creation. HIS book dedicated to revealing, teaching, guiding, and correcting us, so that we may become more like the people He has called us to be. Let me explain to you some of the intricacies of the Bible that I have learned on my relentless pursuit to understanding HIS word.

The Bible is 66 books written by 44 authors in 3 different languages covering 3 continents. Somehow, all of that combined to give us 1 message!

The Bible is banned in 51 countries. Can you imagine the kind of power this book must contain in order for it to be banned in 51 countries? Their fear of God is admirable.

The center verse of the Bible is Psalm 118:8 “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” There are exactly 594 verses before it and 594 verses after it. If you add 594 with 594 you get 1188 which is where the verse is found, Psalm 118:8.

John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.” Let’s take a look at the word “loved” in this verse. I think you’ll find an interesting parallel. If we trace back the word “love” we will find that the first time it was used in the Bible was in Genesis 22:2  “Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” Did you catch that? “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son.” “Take your son, your only son, whom you love....sacrifice him” There is a parallel here of God sacrificing His son for us and Abraham sacrificing his son for God. I have a really hard time believing this to be a coincidence, a matter of fate, a man made creation.

How often do we view the Bible as sacred? How often do we take this sacred book with us wherever we go? How often do we look at this book? How often do we share it with others? How often do we see God’s word for what it is--beautiful, intricate, holy, magnificent, ancient (yet timeless), perfect, and sacred. God’s word is immeasurably powerful. You have a few choices. You can put Christ in a box, limit Him, and say it is all a coincidence. Or, you can acknowledge its beauty, submit yourself to His influence, and delve into HIS word.

I want to leave you with a powerful excerpt I once read about God’s word. “When you read your Bible, receive and savor it like a love letter from God to you. Remember, you’re reading in order to meet someone. Ponder what you have read, and apply it to your present circumstances. Let it go down into the core of your being. And as you read, expect Him to commune with you.”