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Good Morning,

Reading Psalm 19 allows us a chance to consider the things our Bible will do for us.

Psalm 19:7 “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”

vs. 8 "The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”

vs. 7 - converting the soul; making wise the simple.

vs. 8 - rejoicing the heart; enlightening the eyes.

These four things are amazing promises, all are a result of reading and meditating upon the Bible.  Conversion, wisdom, rejoicing, and enlightening our eyes: it would seem that something with that result would attract the attention of everyone. If this were a new diet or something to cure arthritis, people would spend money to get the product, yet our Bibles sit unread and neglected.  

Perhaps, today would be a good time to set up a routine and start making the Bible a serious part of our day again.  Some people begin reading with the Proverb of the day (according to the date, 31 chapters are found in the book). Some people read the Psalm for the day then add 30, reading Psalms 1 on the first, then the same day reading 31, 61, 91, 121 etc.  On the second of the month reading 2, 32, 62, 92 etc.   Both methods get you though that book of the Bible in the month. 

Some folks read from Genesis to Revelation: a set number of chapters each day. Others read a chapter from the OT and a chapter from the NT each day.  The main goal is to have a plan and to stick with it.  

Again, consider the results that are gained from the Bible; it is well worth the investment.  In addition, reading the Bible makes God happy, and having God pleased with you is not a bad start to planning life.

Isaiah 34:16 “Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read…”

Pastor