Ron's Random Ruminations

The other day, I was listening to my son sing one of his favorite songs. It went something like this:

The B-I-B-L-E
Yes that's the book for me.
I stand alone on the Word of God 
The B-I-B-L-E.

This simple song contains a very powerful truth. The Bible is the inspiried Word of God.  The Book of Hebrews says it is " living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penatrates even to dividing sould and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."

When comes down to it, God's Word is what matters most. It is what we should base everything in our lives upon. Our way of living is by standing upon the promises of God containin within His word. We need it. It is a must for joyful and abundant lives.

In Deuteronomy 8 Moses is telling the people not to forget God and reminds them of all the things that God has done, giving them manna from heaven to eat and then tell them that just like the bread that sustained you and gave you life the Lord says teach them that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.Vs. 3(NIV) As Christians, the Word of God should dwell within us richly (Col.3:16 NIV). We are to be doers of it (James 1:22). No matter what changes, God's Word will never passaway (Matthew 24:35). 

When I am down and in need strength or encouragment, I go to the Bible. Iread the Psalms or some other verse that the Lord leads me too. I read his promies of help, refuge, stronghold and I leave strengthened. My entire outlook on life is better.

When I read the Bible I see the failures of sinful men and understand that I am not alone. And time and time again when failures, disappointments, disobedience happens and I Gods grace time and time again.  God reveals himself to us in the Bible. God reveals Himself to us in the Bible. He shows us how to overcome life's obstacles and how to live a victorious life.

Do you really believe the Bible today?  Do you believe it enough to base all of life's decisions upon it? Do you read it as often as you should? Is it the final authority on all you do or do you pick and choose what you want out of it? Do you sit and read it with your families at home? Is it on your minds throughout your waking moments?

The B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me, is it for you?

Share your thoughts and thanks for reading.

P.S. Focus on the Family's Citizenlink.org posted the following article on the Bible:

Most Americans See Bible as Major Source of Truth
from staff reports

SUMMARY: Protestants are more likely to see it as without error.

Protestants are most likely to credit the Bible as the inerrant word of God to be taken literally, according to a Gallup Poll. The rest of the population largely said the Bible might be inspired by God, but not literally so.

Gallup has been asking the question since 1991, and the answers remain remarkably unchanged. About 31 percent said they believe the Good Book is infallible. Forty-seven percent said they see the Bible as the inspired word of God, but not to be taken literally.

Frank Newport, editor in chief at Gallup, said we still live in a country where God’s word is taken seriously.

“Religious people around the world who believe that a religious document is inerrant will engage in behaviors and support types of policies which are significantly different than others might and those have real implications for society,” he told Family News in Focus.

The other steady result is that belief in the Bible correlates with church attendance and Protestant theology. Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, said such a connection makes sense.

“People who take the Bible seriously are going to go to church," he said. "And if they go to church, they’re going to hear sermons, and they’re going to have Sunday school lessons that are going to teach them that the Bible is the inerrant and infallible word of God.”

Add the people who say the whole Bible is the direct word of God with those who see it as divinely inspired, but who do not take all parts literally, and nearly 80 percent of Americans consider the Bible to be a major source of truth.

“This is a very religious country," Land said, "and it’s getting more so, not less so."

One of my "sins" (if it can be called one) is that I am fan of the old Andy Griffith Show television series. Thanks to reruns of the series on TVLand , I can still get my daily fix.

In many episodes, Griffith's character, Sheriff Taylor, seems to be the only one who really knew what was happening. He knew the truth. He was often derided by the other townsfolk, family and friends because he was going against the grain of what they believe to be the truth. 

Many times on this blog, and in life in general, I feel just like Sheriff Taylor. Proclaiming God's Truth requires that you go against the grain of popular thought. It necessiates that you stand up to what is considered culturally popular or politically correct. Many of the Old Testament prophets were this way. But, hey, I don't mind it one bit, because in the end God's Truth will always prevail!