A Blessed and Merry Christmas
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| “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” |
| —John 8:31-32 |
Reading, studying, meditating, and holding fast to the written Word of God gives those who believe the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding to live their lives in harmony with God’s perfect will. That’s why the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the Holy Spirit-inspired authors of Scripture have such importance in our lives.
Notice these words of Jesus, as recorded in John 8:31-32:
“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
The truth that God wants us to hold tightly in our minds and hearts comes to us through His written Word, the Bible. It not only contains truth, it is truth. The Bible presents us with the very essence of God, His holiness, His justice, His mercy, grace, and love—all that He wants us to know about Himself, His precious Son, and His blessed Holy Spirit.
As we begin another new day—even on this very special day when we celebrate the birth of our blessed Lord Jesus Christ—let’s not lay aside the reading and study of God’s written Word. Rather, let’s cherish the time that we spend each day reading and discovering more about the God who loves us with His infinite and eternal love.
