God reveals Himself through His Word—and changes us forever.

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Most everyone can access a Bible today, yet this book often sits unopened on a shelf or coffee table. If we truly grasped its worth, however, we would prize God’s Word above everything else. All of Scripture was inspired by the Holy Spirit. Every thought and word in the Bible originated with God Himself (2 Peter 1:20-21).

Consider how we treasure letters from people we love. Our response to Scripture should be even stronger. The Creator of the universe—the God who holds eternity in His hand—recorded truths that are necessary for His children to live abundantly and joyfully. What’s more, God reveals Himself through His Word, which is so powerful that it can transform our life (Hebrews 4:12).

Our love for the Bible is rooted in its essential purpose. Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” Scripture, then, is key to our understanding of saving faith. How could such a book ever become commonplace in our heart and taken for granted?

Think about the last time you saw a Bible. What was your reaction? Did you read it with excitement or a sense of reverence? Next time you open this precious book, read the words, savor their meaning, and ask God to help you apply His lessons to your life.