“Then the Lord said to Moses, Behold I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a days portion every day,..”. Exodus 16:4
I recently posted a video @davidandjeannemcgrew on FB with an interview that was hosted by John Bevere giving findings on a study conducted by the Center for Bible Engagement on what happens when you read your bible 4X a week. I was astounded, mainly because of the apparent lack of bible reading being done. I am also aware of various movements in 2020 to get people “back” to reading their bibles.
David and I have been through what we would call 3 revivals in our Christian life. We were born again in 1975 in the midst of what would have been a teaching revival highlighting the word of faith movement in Tulsa Oklahoma. Around 1990’s there began another awakening by the Spirit that stirred and we participated in the impact it was having in the nation of Canada. Now, whether it is a continuation of the ‘90’s or a new thrust occurring, there is indeed an awakening that is taking place among a new generation. With an emphasis on prayer and worship, holding a foundation in the word, they are coming forth in the power and demonstration of the Spirit and bringing a fresh expression of the Kingdom of Heaven to this earth.
So the dichotomy of Christians not reading their bibles is troubling to me.
God sets a precedent in Exodus for the need to trust him daily for our provision. We know Jesus was the bread that came down from heaven, John chapter six. His words are Spirit and they are life and we are told that they must be fed on to live.
In the wilderness, as Jesus is tempted to turn a stone into bread to feed himself, he responds, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”
Again, from John’s gospel we find that Jesus has bread to eat his disciples know not of. Jesus is the word made flesh and the Father has designed this word to nourish us spiritually. Hebrews tells us the word is alive. It has a supernatural quality to strengthen and align us with the very mind of God.
I could go on, but I think we all know how important it is to feed DAILY on the word of God. We all meet situations, face circumstances, requires wisdom and understanding, that is assured to us as the word is attended to.
My prayer is for the impacting work of the Holy Spirit, in this current outpouring, to work such a deep hunger for Him, His presence, that feeding upon the word is daily our delight. Forget 4X’s a week - think daily!
PS - David’s started a blog that you can read on the Leadership Live page. You’ll enjoy!