In “5: Read,” part of the Foundational series, we’re reminded that a steady, growing relationship with God doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through intentional time in His Word. Just as prayer becomes a daily rhythm, reading the Bible becomes the anchor that keeps us from drifting spiritually. Left on our own, we naturally move away from God, influenced both by our own desires and by a culture that constantly points us inward. But Scripture pulls us back, grounding us in truth and re-centering our lives on who God is rather than who we think we should be.
The Bible isn’t just another book—it is God’s perfect, living Word, breathed out by Him and given to us so we can know Him. It reveals His character, His will, and His design for our lives. And yet, it’s not meant to stand alone as information. It’s meant to be read in relationship with Him. When we open Scripture, we’re not just studying words on a page—we’re engaging with the living God who speaks through it. That’s why reading the Bible is so essential. If you don’t know the Word, you’ll struggle to know God. And if you don’t know God, the Word won’t come alive the way it was meant to.
That’s why this call is simple: read your Bible five days a week. Not as a checkbox, but as a lifeline. Even a small amount, done consistently, begins to root you deeply. As you read, ask God what the passage reveals about Him, what it reveals about you, and what He wants you to do with it. Over time, you’ll find that Scripture doesn’t just inform you—it transforms you. It corrects, trains, and equips you for the life God has called you to live.
But this isn’t just a personal discipline. The Bible is meant to shape families and communities as well. What God teaches you is meant to be shared—with your children, your friends, your church. A strong faith isn’t built in isolation. It grows as we learn together, encourage one another, and pass truth on to the next generation.
At the end of the day, this is basic Christianity. Pray daily. Read God’s Word regularly. Not because you have to, but because this is how you stay close to the One who gives life. Without it, we drift. With it, we grow.
