Good Friday morning! The kids around here will be looking forward to their first weekend during the school year; other schools in the area will be starting up on Monday. I read the Hour of Power devotional this morning with an attitude: it's just a bunch of Bible verses, how lazy can a person get when writing a devotional? Of course, that other voice, you know that one that seems to be much wiser than me, gave me a reminder that God's Word is exactly what is needed in most cases.
You don't need me to tell you that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, if you read John 14:6, but you might need to be reminded of this verse from time to time by your brother in Christ. Jesus gave us many wonderful stories and quotes, but with a few exceptions we do not memorize the four gospels. One exception that I am thinking of was Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer, who memorized large portions of the Bible. With a little commentary, a bit of lead in, a Bible verse can also make a great finish to a personal story. You and I may enjoy devotionals from other Christians, but we enjoy and need the Word of God. At times the Word of God alone is just what is needed during a time of darkness in our lives. Perhaps you don't need a love letter from me today, but a love letter from God himself might just fit the need; read the Gospel of John - God's love letter to all of us.
Devotionals are good for encouragement, sharing the love of Jesus, spreading the Good News, and for letting others know that someone cares enough to write, but God has already done all of this in His own perfect way. You will find this in the Bible, the inspired Word of God! Devotionals are great, but none can ever take the place of God's own Word.
Have a wonderful Friday in Christ Jesus!
Bucky
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