Bible Reading

One of the habits of devoted Christ followers is reading, study and meditation of the Bible. I have heard over the years people who say, "Yeah, I read the Bible once. Why would I need to read it again? I know what it says." I find this puzzling, because I have read the Bible through multiple times and still come across new understandings. Then there's the process of bumping into scripture that I enjoy from reading through the Bible.

In the last couple months I've heard a verse repeated in different settings, and while I was inclined to take the persons word for it, I wanted to read it from the scriptures to write it on my heart.

Today I bumped into that scripture and was encouraged. I'll share it with you, though I doubt it will mean as much as if you read it from scripture for yourself as the Spirit leads you...

Proverbs 16:1, 9: To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue.

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.

--Ben