The Word of God – Psalms 119:96

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Psalms 119:96. I used to write this verse on the first page of my books during my school days. It goes like this, “To every perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless”. The Word of God is boundless which means that no one can comprehend the depth of it. It’s so evident because the Bible is taught in the Sunday class for toddlers. The same book is read in the youth meets. Every Christian gathering involves studying the Word. It’s researched in Bible Colleges by Philosophers and Theists. Yet no one has ever declared that the Bible could be completed.

Ø Historical Treasure – No book in the world has ever been able to track 5000 years of history. The other greatest marvel is that it is written by various authors in their times and when put together it still falls exactly on the timeline.
Ø Practical – Many computer books get outdated in no less than a year. One needs to keep himself updated about the current trends almost everyday or else he might be treated out dated. But the Bible, though written centuries back, still applies to the current lifestyle. It would also be so forever in future.
Ø A New perspective – Another awesome aspect is that you could read one portion of the Bible as many times as your want yet it would reveal a new perspective every time you read. That is why we could find so many books in the Christian store all of which would talk about a few selected topics but revealed different to various people.
Ø Complete book for time – A book that talks about the creation, salvation, death and the eternal destiny of man
Ø Records – The Bible is the most read, most translated, most versioned oldest book ever in history.

Such a valuable treasure is readily available in our hands. Technology and Management books cost a bomb nowadays. But the greatest book of all times, I believe, is there with us now and forever. Shouldn’t we make the best use of it?

Lord Jesus, help us to know the value of this wonderful book that You have given to us. Thank you for talking to us through your Word. Let us make our lives better by meditating on your word everyday. Amen.

Curses, Watch out! 1 Samuel 21

This chapter deals on how David escaped from Saul’s prowl and reached Nob. There he meets Ahimelech, the priest. David does not reveal his actual situation but lies to him that he is on a secret mission from the king. So Ahimelech welcomes him, gives him bread and also the sword of Goliath since David did not have a sword for himself. This whole incident is being watched by Doeg another warrior in Saul’s army.

Later when David left, Saul came in search of him to Nob and Doeg narrated the entire incident. Saul flared with anger and inquired Ahimelech. Ahimelech explained why he helped David but Saul was not convinced. Saul ordered all the priests and their families, including children, to be killed. Are you able to digest what Saul did to the priest and his family?

This is nothing but the curse of God upon the generation of Eli’s sons who sinned against God in His Holy Temple. Their sin was so great in God’s sight (1 Samuel 2:17), God cursed Eli’s generation that all his descendants would die in the prime of their life (1 Samuel 2:33) which means that no one in their family would grow old. Ahimelech was in the same family line and honestly helped David achieve his mission in whatever way he could. But the curse of his fore-fathers was upon him and his family. Ahimelech and his innocent children had to die to fulfill God’s curse!

Isn’t it amazing how we need to watch our lives? If only Eli and his sons had lived carefully his generations would not have to suffer. We need to understand that our God is not only a God who blesses but also who curses if we grieve Him. We need to make sure we live a holy life atleast for the sake of our children.

Dear Lord, please help us to carefully live according to your word so that we don’t stack up curses for our children but keep blessings for them. Please wash us so that we are pure as snow. Amen.