“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1).

No relationship any of us has is near as vital as our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, ” … the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). A relationship with Jesus is life altering, life giving and life sustaining and must be the first priority in those who profess to be faithful followers of our Lord and Savior.

As with all relationships, one’s relationship with Christ must be fostered in order to grow. It is imperative that we visit, read, and meditate upon His word daily. Proverbs 3:5-6 state, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” This direction is provided through His word, the Bible, so if one is not in the Word regularly, he or she will not receive the guidance so graciously given.

A rather corny but somewhat apropos acronym for BIBLE is Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. This can apply to some portions of the Word, but the Apostle Paul’s detailed description of the basis of holy scripture is much more captivating and true, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).

If you are not in God’s Word daily, why not?