Lately I’ve had occasions when fellow Christians have asked me “who’s your favorite tele-evangelist or Christian author?” When I respond that I don’t watch tele-evangelists or read Christian authors from the New York Times best seller list, I get the strangest looks (and attitudes). Almost like I am “not in the groove with the Church”.
1 Corinthians 1: 11-13 For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
Actually, I would rather use the time I have to read and study The Word of God. I know there is only one way to study God’s Word. So when I pick up my Bible, I humbly pray and ask Our Heavenly Father in faith believing to guide me. Through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit I am able to understand the Truth. Quickening the Holy Spirit before I begin to read the Bible is more than a spiritual formality to me. It’s essential for me to fully appreciate and understand Scripture. Since the Bible was written by God through man, it only makes sense that it’s best read by man through God. The Holy Spirit is almost like a “decoder”— the discernment the Holy Spirit allows the Word to be fully understood by any believer seeking the Truth.
LOVE-HOPE-PEACE In Our Changing World 
I love reading good Christian books by pastors and ministers as well as hearing them speak online but I agree with you 100% that nothing can replace reading the Word of God. It is helpful to learn from others but it is even better to be directly taught by the Holy Spirit as He speaks to our heart and opens up the truth written in God’s Word while we read it. 🙂
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Thanks Anna for stopping by again and for your comment! May the Lord Jesus continue to bless you!
Stephanie
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I have to agree with you. I do learn from a few others but the Bible is my main source of information. I put much of my faith in relying on the Holy Spirit and the Word to teach me. I am not much of a book reader unless its the bible, I have tried but I am just not good at reading books. We got rid of cable 2 years ago and I don’t miss it at all. I know I am not up to date on things but If something important is happening in the world I hear others talking about it. In the groove or not, I have to agree with you.
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Thank you for you wonderful comments! Praise our Father and Lord Jesus for all things!
Be blessed
Stephanie
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Since the Bible was written by God through man, it only makes sense that it’s best read by man through God. Yes it is it is the greatest source of inspiration for man in every situation! Thanks for the video I love Kristy Nockels voice.
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“Yes it is the greatest source of inspiration for man in every situation” AMEN!!
Be blessed in your continued work…
Stephanie
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From reading His Word, it is obvious that God INTENDED it to be His Word to us, as if every word was spoken directly by Him, just for ‘me’. As you say, because of our limitations, we need illumination as we read and we praise God that Holy Spirit is always present and will always give that illumination. He takes the words and makes them REAL and APPLICABLE to us in whatever situation we are in.
What an amazing God!
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An amazingly loving generous Creator God–who is Our Father and Our Savior! Praise Him for His grace and love to the world.
Blessings sister Angela as we watch and wait for Him, serving Him with gladness!
Stephanie
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