I had an interesting conversation with my Assistant Pastor and a Lay Ministry Staff while we were on our way back to the church office from lunch. We were talking about cars and I asked them whether they read the instruction manuals when they first acquired their automobiles.
Both of them said they did not but will refer to them when they are unsure of certain functions or parts of their vehicles.
Anyway, the topic went on to another manual which we agreed that sadly many have stopped reading or have not read at all. We were talking about the Bible which is the Manual of Life. There are some who read the Word of God faithfully and I believe these individuals are walking in step with our Lord and growing in Him.
There are many though who only refer to this Manual when they are in need or in trouble, just like my two dear brothers-in-Christ who only refer to their car manuals when in doubt. In fact, there are even others who do not read the Word at all!
I guess it is not the same for the Manual of Life that God has given us. It is to be read daily and covered from front to back so that we know how to function effectively and maximise the full potential of the gifts God has given uniquely to every individual.
Many times we think that the Bible is not important hence we live our lives according to our human wisdom and understanding. Usually sooner than later, we would go off-tangent and that is when we become shaky in our faith and also disillunioned with what life is all about. Slowly we become bitter and instead of letting our lives attract others, we repel and cause many to stumble.
Read the Manual God has given to all and trust me, you will never go wrong and your walk will be so in order that others will want to know how you did that! When they see Christ in you, that is when Christ will also enter into their lives through you.
Don't wait. Start now. You will never know when your life will go haywire. By then, it may be too late. :)
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16
Both of them said they did not but will refer to them when they are unsure of certain functions or parts of their vehicles.
Anyway, the topic went on to another manual which we agreed that sadly many have stopped reading or have not read at all. We were talking about the Bible which is the Manual of Life. There are some who read the Word of God faithfully and I believe these individuals are walking in step with our Lord and growing in Him.
There are many though who only refer to this Manual when they are in need or in trouble, just like my two dear brothers-in-Christ who only refer to their car manuals when in doubt. In fact, there are even others who do not read the Word at all!
I guess it is not the same for the Manual of Life that God has given us. It is to be read daily and covered from front to back so that we know how to function effectively and maximise the full potential of the gifts God has given uniquely to every individual.
Many times we think that the Bible is not important hence we live our lives according to our human wisdom and understanding. Usually sooner than later, we would go off-tangent and that is when we become shaky in our faith and also disillunioned with what life is all about. Slowly we become bitter and instead of letting our lives attract others, we repel and cause many to stumble.
Read the Manual God has given to all and trust me, you will never go wrong and your walk will be so in order that others will want to know how you did that! When they see Christ in you, that is when Christ will also enter into their lives through you.
Don't wait. Start now. You will never know when your life will go haywire. By then, it may be too late. :)
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16
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