Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. - Rev 1:3
Does your church include a time for reading the Scripture? Not teaching it or preaching it or expounding or expositing, just having someone stand before the congregation and read it with passion and emotion. Have you heard the Psalms spoken in poetic meter or the Prophetic books thundered in convicting power? Have you listened as the the Master walks on the water or heals the leper? Have you been reminded that the Bible is a beautiful book of poetry and prose that stands the test of time and has been Divinely inspired?
Be Blessed
No wonder that the Apostle John reminds of the blessing we receive when we hear the Word read. In our desire to make the Bible understood, we chop it up and dig in to each word and phrase but we can’t forget that is not how the Bible is intended to be enjoyed. It is to be read in large chunks, we are supposed to see the themes being built and the ideas being formed. We are supposed to see how the story develops and builds and resolves. Most of all, we are to remember that having the Word is a blessing and we are blessed to have it.
Read Your Bible
Read your Bible. Read it out loud to yourself, read it to your family, read it to your church, read it anywhere and be blessed. Marvel at this beautiful story and the incredible truths it holds. Be astounded at its wisdom that has held up over centuries and its poetry that still moves the hearts of men and women alike. Read your Bible and be blessed.
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