Written For Our Learning

We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.” For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:1-6

Artwork can be magnificent. We can be across a room and see the whole thing clearly, but when we get up close, a paint splotch appears to be only a paint splotch.

We can feel the same way about the Bible. Where do we start? We might wonder whether we will ever understand it. Paul reminded us: “Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”

God has given us the Scriptures for our instruction and encouragement. He has also given us His Spirit to help us to know His mind.

With the help of the Spirit, we can approach the Bible with confidence, knowing that through its pages God wants us to know Him and His way.

Read the Bible to get to know its Author.

Our Daily Bread – April 26, 2016