"But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:"

God doesn't just bless us. He puts us in place! He gives us power! He helps us grow up and become solid and true followers. He does this in many ways. One of the most important ways is through the words that the Holy Spirit gave to Jesus' early followers and passed down to us. As this year comes to a close and the next one starts, let's make a new promise to spend time in the Bible every day. Let's not turn this powerful tool and great source of information into a coffee-table book or a lucky charm to bring to church.