Scripture Reading…Hebrews 4:1-16
Devotion
I (Steve) want you to know that when you connect with the word of God, things change! You see the world differently when you look at it through the lens of Scripture. Your relationships change when you view them through the lens of Scripture. YOU change when you allow the word of God to dwell in your heart.
When you connect with the word of God every time you return to the pages you see something new. Something you have read a thousand times will come at you in new light. You will see things in different stages of your life that you never saw before. That is the word working in your life. BUT, please understand, for that to happen you have to connect with the word…you have to spend regular time with the Lord in his word. It can be a random here and there reading…rest assured you will still get something from those times, but it cannot compare to what God gives you when you regularly spend time with him.
One of the many reasons for this Connections Challenge is to try to develop a habit of regular time in the word. If you do commit to these 30 days, we are convinced that you will develop a new habit of Bible engagement and connection. Life is crazy. We need to be anchored to the solid rock of Jesus Christ who is revealed to us in his word. So, keep at it…the enemy will throw all kinds of distractions at you, fight those darts that he is throwing with engagement in the word of God. If you do, you will find strength for the journey, hope for the future, and purpose for your life!!
CHALLENGE FOR THE DAY
Walk at least one mile today.
Respond to the online community.
Pick any book of the Bible, find a quiet place and read the entire book. Take some notes about what sticks out to you as you read. Commit to putting into practice something that you read.