Who Wrote the Bible?

When one studies how the Bible
came to be it is astounding to
see how so many authors over so
many hundreds of years could write
something so cohesive.

A book spanning such a period of
time should surely have many
discrepancies and "missed prophesies".

It would, I am sure, if it were just
some book.

However, in 2 Peter 1:19-21 it is
explained:

And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Ahhh....that is so good to remember.
As we read the Prophesies both fulfilled
and yet to be fulfilled we must remember
that it is directed by God Himself,
through the Holy Spirit.

Something to think about...
How do we treat our Bibles?

Do we treat them as if they are the very
Word of God or do we treat them as another
book in our homes and on our shelves.

I admit that I very often take this wonderful
book for granted and do not treasure it as I
should. It is not unusual for American or
European Christians to own multiple copies
of God's Holy Word, while in other countries
it is illegal or financially impossible to
own even one.

In parts of the Holy Land simply reading it
aloud is considered an act of stirring up
a riot. Our Moms discovered this on their
recent trip there. Imagine that! In the very
land where our Savior walked it is illegal to
read the scriptures out loud in certain areas.

Is it just a book?
Or is it something of power
to cause such a distinct reaction....

I believe we need to seriously treasure the
Word of the Lord as it has been given to us.

Proverbs 2 puts it like this:

My son, if you accept my words
and store up my commands within you,
turning your ear to wisdom
and applying your heart to understanding,

and if you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,

and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for hidden treasure,

then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.

For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Something to think about on
this Lord's Day....

Going to a Concert!

Tonight the Moms, Chelsea and
I are headed to a Mark Lowery Concert.

Having Mom here is very good for getting
me out to events.
Otherwise I am just too preoccupied
with life to take the time to get
out and do things.

Mom pays attention to upcoming events
and runs them by us.

Mark Lowery has long been one of our family's
favorite "funny people".

He will have the Perry's and Lordsong with
him this evening.

Lordsong is a group with extreme vocal control
and blend that makes me just sigh with contentment.

I would love to be in a group.
Music is such a gift.
Remember that I met my husband while traveling
in a local music group and got just a taste of
that kind of ministry.
I liked it!

Last night we made our own concert with our
church small group.

Remember Pastor Mike who comes over often?
This is him leading the music last night.















It was a lot of fun and the song requests were coming fast and furious.

We participated in a retreat that was taking
place at Conestoga Bible Conference.

We ate together and then had a time of singing and Bible study.

It was nice.

Warren had control of the camera so
there are no pictures of the fires roaring in the
large stone fireplaces or of many
other things that would have caught my eye.

The fireplaces just kept drawing us over to them.
They looked pretty and were very warm!

Anyway, there just isn't much else to report from
here...

Here's hoping that you have a blessed weekend.