Prayer

Prayer!  We all have done it at some time, usually in the midst of some major crisis.  The Bible is crammed full of scriptures concerning prayer.  It is a very important scriptural topic, and here is the reason why: Prayer is the way we can communicate with God.  He speaks to us in many different ways, but we are pretty much limited in how we can speak to Him.  Prayer is the best vehicle to approach God.  Prayer should be part of our daily life.  In fact, if we are to be obedient to the Apostle Paul in his writing to the Thessalonians telling them, “Pray without ceasing.”  (1 Thessalonians 5:17.)  Now, I know that Paul does not expect us to go around mumbling a prayer under our breath!  But, I do believe that he expects us to be in an attitude of prayer during our waking moments.  We must be aware of the power of prayer and of the scope of its influence.  Please, don’t take prayer lightly, be aware of its serious nature and become a person of prayer.

 

The Bible is a true “Miracle Book!”

We know that this book is God’s love letter to mankind.  It is the deepest and most extensive revelation from God to man that has ever been written.  Nothing further is needed.  The Bible is the complete, revealed Word of God for this world.  Just a few facts are worth mentioning, because they are so astounding!  The Bible is composed of 66 books.  The earliest of these books could have been written about 2,000 years before Christ, but we know for sure the Bible has books written about 1,500 years before Christ.  The last book was written about 100 years after Christ.  So, the entire writing of the Bible takes place during a period that could approach 2,000 years.  About 43 different authors wrote these 66 books.  In spite of the span between the first written book and the last; in spite of 43 different people writing these books; there are no conflicts at all.  There are some differences in detail, but no conflicts!  How can this be?  Simply put, God anointed the authors to write what He wanted in each book.  The authors were obedient to what the Holy Spirit of God was impressing upon them; and the result is available to all.  The next time you use the Bible, just lovingly run your fingers along its edge, and wonder about the miracle you are holding in your hands!