Reading the Bible

We talked about reading the Bible in youth group last night. I think of the Bible in the sense of a bonfire. If you keep putting wood on the fire it will continue to flame and give light. The same thing goes for reading the Bible. If you are continually in the word God will reveal himself to you. Reading the Bible will also help you know God more and grow in a deeper relationship with him. It will also help you be a shining light just like the flame in a fire. We want people to look at us and see the flame that we are on fire for God. People shouldn't have to wonder whether we are Christians or not. I'm not telling you this is easy. It takes time. I'm still not there and for the record, I never will because I'll never be perfect. That's why I need God. Think if we spent the time we do on Facebook reading the Bible? A challenge I was given from my youth pastor was to read the Bible 5 minutes every time before I log on to Facebook. It made me realize how much time I spend on Facebook and that I need to re-evaluate my priorities. It was actually scary of how much time I spent on Facebook. I need to limit myself. I need to do the important things first. Like: Spending time in God's word, praying, etc. What do you find yourself spending time on that you could spend in the word instead? Do you need to re-evaluate your priorities? I know I do. My goal is to spend a lot less time on Facebook and spend that time in God's word and doing things that are more important than Facebook. Be open to what God is showing you through his word. Be willing to go where God is leading you. Be open to new ideas. I hope this post finds you challenged.