The Holy Bible - The Word Of God

 Thought for  Today - June 11, 2024

The Holy Bible – The Word Of God

By Robert A. Searles

To be adrift on one of the vast oceans of the world, in nothing more seaworthy than a life boat, and with no compass, or sextant, no state of the art guidance system; and no instruction in seamanship, would be a deplorable and frightening situation and state of affairs.

All around us, nothing but the raging sea. Wherever we look in any direction, we can observe nothing but where the heavens meet the see on the horizon. If we should survive the dangers we face, how shall we find our way home? In what direction is home? We look and pray for a rescue vessel to spot us in our peril, and pluck us out of the boiling cauldron of the deep.

Ever since sin and evil entered the world , when the first woman, and the first man disobeyed God's instructions not to eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge, of good and evil, all of human kind, down through the ages has been set adrift on the spiritual sea of misery, temptation, sin, and damnation.

The sea rages, we are tossed to and fro, we are lost, battered, bruised, and without hope, until God in his mercy, provided us with a compass – a guidance system, and instruction, and sent a rescuer and redeemer to save us, and to raise us up from the angry waves which are about to swallow us up.

God provided us with a compass and guidance system which is always true and never fails to keep us on a straight course that will lead us safely home. “Forever O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.” Psalm 119: 89 (KJV)

The bible – the word of God – The book of the ages – God's love letter to all mankind; every word is inspired by God, and delivered to his chosen servants so that all who will receive it will not be without hope and direction, on this perilous sea of life on which we all find ourselves.

How foolish it would be of us if we were literally drifting in a life boat on the ocean, and a rescue ship came along and offered to rescue us, and we would refuse to believe that they had come to help us and we spurned their offer.

The bible – the word of God is despised by the foolish among us. It is sad to realize that there are so many foolish people in the world today who despise the bible, and the help that almighty God has offered them, and would even ignore, and burn, and destroy it, and be without any spiritual compass or guidance system, only to eventually drift into a Godless eternity and find themselves in hell. Foolish indeed! “The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God.” Psalm 14: 1,2,3

God would not have his highest creation alone in the world, and have no way of knowing who or what they were, or why they were here, or where they were going. No! God provided us with a book of instructions, called the Holy Bible, the word of God, to be our compass and guidance system, if you will, in this vast ocean of space, galaxies, planets, and especially here on planet earth, the home of mankind.

The bible, the word of God, written by men, for mankind, but was not conceived by men, but was given by the Holy Spirit of God, implanted in the hearts of holy men of God , by the inspiration of God, to be a light unto our pathway.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” psalm 119: 105 (KJV)

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3: 16 (KJV)

“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man, but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” 2 Peter 1: 21 (KJV)

To successfully navigate the sea of life, and over come the billowing waves of sin, evil, hardships, grief, temptation, sickness, and death: and to ensure our safe deliverance to the heavenly shore, we need the bible – the word of God, the heavenly guidance system that a loving, merciful God has provided for his children- those who would surely sink and drown without it.

When we are following God's guidance to navigate on the sea of life, God's word is the food for our soul so that we will not hunger and starve, or be overtaken by sin and evil while we wait to be rescued.

The bible – the word of God, promises us that we have a sure and certain rescue if we will just believe and if we will remain steadfast in our faith. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3: 16 (KJV) . Eat these words my friend, for your redemption draweth nigh..

“Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart; for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15: 16 (KJV). “How sweet are thy words unto my taste, yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth' Psalm 119: 103 (KJV)

“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word that ye may grow thereby. “ 1 Peter 2: 2 (KJV)

Dear Reader – The bible, the infallible word of God is the lighthouse which if trusted, will guide us on the turbulent sea of life, and encourage us to believe, pray, and listen to the Spirit of God, and believe his promise that we have a Savior who gave his life for us so that we might live abundantly here on earth, and have an eternal home in heaven. His name is the one and only Lord Jesus Christ.

I pray that whoever reads these lines will come to treasure the holy bible, above all other possessions, and be guided safely home.