The holy bible:

The holy bible is a benefit for our souls and light for our path
The holy bible is a message presented to you
· And you, if you receive a letter from a person who is dear to you, don’t for rejoice and read it time after time…? Isn’t it appropriate for you to do the same with a message that you receive from God…?
· “ Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceed from the mouth of God”(Matthew 4:4)
· The holy bible is not only a source of contemplation but also a source of consolation.
· In each case, there is a verse in the bible that comforts his heart and satisfies him.
· In his grief, he finds a word of solace and in his joy; he finds his delight in it. In his affliction, he finds a solution and in his difficulty he finds peace. In his despair, he finds verses about hope…
- Therefore, take God’s word as if it is a personal message directed personally to you. Specifically to you.

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HOLY BIBLE
1. Love for the holy bible
You love the bible because it is God’s message to you. You receive it with love…
- And so, if you love the holy bible, you will find enjoyment and pleasure in reading it.
- This pleasure makes you continue reading it steadfastly and meditating on it.
2. Perseverance in reading the holy bible
Reading the holy bible will be of more profit if it is done a regular and continuous basic, every day…

3. Read with the spirit of prayer
Start reading by praying, asking god to give you understanding and reveal to you his will.
Conclude reading by a prayer, asking the lord to give you strength for application. And as he gave you understanding. To give you desire and will.
THE EFFECT OF THE HOLY BIBLE
“ So shall my word be that goes from my mouth; it shall not return to me avoid, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I send it” (Isaiah 55:11)
Yes, the word of God shall not return empty

Maybe one would: why then do I read without being affected?!
Surely the fault is in you yourself and not in the word
The word of God is alive and effective. But it works more in those who open their hearts to it and want the word to work in them.
If the word of God does not work in you today, it might work after a while… but it shall not return empty.
Not each seed that is cast to the earth gives fruit instantly. If could takes days or months…
Therefore store God words in your heart and in your thoughts
IT WORKS IN YOU

1. The bible also guides the reader to a life of repentance and spiritual growth.
2. The words of the bible also give you comfort in time of distress and strength whenever you are weak
3. The bible has everything for everything, for everyone and every situation.
YOUR USE OF THE BIBLE
1. You can use it first of all as material for prayer.
2. The bible could be a material for contemplation
· No matter what your circumstances are, you find in the bible a message that give you comfort