We are continuing to look at developing our devotional life. We have learned about prayer and the proper attitude in prayer. Now, we shift to daily Bible reading. For years, I have had the practice of reading the Bible in a year. It takes about 15 minutes a day and it is a good habit to create. There are a number of free reading plans available online. However, because of the volume of material read each day, I believe the best practice is to read passages and meditate on them in addition to the Bible in a Year Reading Program. To "meditate" in Hebrew means to mutter quietly to yourself (like a low whisper). Over the next few days we will observe some suggestions for reading the Bible. For today, the two rules are: read the Bible every day and read it analytically. Before I eat anything for my physical body, I take nourishment for my soul. Set aside 20-30 minutes a day to read the Bible. Know that God wants you to understand His Word. I recommend Halley's Bible Handbook and the Davis Dictionary of the Bible. Davis' work is in the public domain and you can get free access online. A good dictionary and a good handbook will enable you to have a better understanding of God's Word. Begin now to increase your Bible knowledge. The Second Coming is getting close and we need all the Words of our Lord to maneuver through these difficult times.
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