The Best Book I've Ever Read
And what it means to me...
Last May, I set a goal. To read through the Bible in a year. I just met my goal a bit ahead of schedule.
It’s the best, most timely book I’ve ever read.
I’ve read it all before. But this time was different.
You may have noticed, it’s been a wild ride in this crazy world. There’s so much going on. If I’m honest, I’ve never been more confused.
My faith is solid, but my faith in people … in knowing what’s true … in understanding current events … in trusting people in positions of power, both inside and outside the church … well, it’s a challenge.
It was probably the best time to read through the Bible.
In the past year, when questions arose, I either found the answer as I read my Bible, or I found peace—the reassurance that God is not surprised. He is not taken aback by anything. That He is still on His throne. And that his plan is going off without a hitch (to quote Christian podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey).
I’ve read my Bible daily as a habit for the past several years (why it took me until my 50s to establish that habit is fodder for another post), but reading it cover to cover—especially the books I haven’t read often—opened my eyes to many of God’s attributes. He has never changed. Sin is and has always been sin. He doesn’t alter His holiness to accommodate how I, or anyone, feels. He is just. He is a God of wrath (more on that in a future post). He is in control. He knows us completely—and He loves us anyway. He knows and loves us from the moment we’re conceived and pursues us until our last breath.
If that doesn’t give you peace in the midst of chaos, I don’t know what will.
Is it time to challenge yourself to read through the Bible? You can start any time. It is not your average book. It enriches your life, imparts wisdom and understanding, and best of all, draws you closer to the One who is before all things and holds everything together. (Colossians 1:17)
So, I highly recommend my favorite book—the Bible. Two thumbs up. Five out of five stars.