“Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:” Psalm 148:8
Just a few days ago, we received conflicting weather reports from two very well-known forecasters. One predicted six more weeks of winter, and the other insisted that spring was just around the corner! Of course, I am referring to Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil and Georgia’s own General Beauregard Lee, two of the most famous groundhog meteorologists in our nation.
Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring, something he doesn’t do very often. He has only been correct 39% of the time, according to StormFax Almanac, so you may not want to stow your winter coats just yet. On the other hand, Gen. Lee did see his shadow, and as a result predicted six more weeks of winter. According to Politifact, the General has a 60% accuracy rate in his predictions, so maybe the cold is here to stay a bit longer. It seems the only thing predictable about the weather is its unpredictability!
I’m so glad the Word of God is not like the weather! When it comes to dependability, there is nothing that can compare to the Bible. There is nothing in the Bible that is questionable; nothing that is conflicting; nothing that leaves any doubt. It definitely is the “solid rock upon which I stand”! Here are a few verses that explain why I love and trust the Bible.
- “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.” Psalm 119:160
- “For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.” Psalm 33:4
- “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” John 17:17
- “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16
- “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7
Not only are the words of Scripture true, but I have the best teacher to help me understand them… God’s Holy Spirit! It only makes sense to have the actual author explain His work, so that is who God gave us to illuminate His Word. Here are a few verses that explain the work of the Holy Spirit.
- “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 14:26
- “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” John 16:13
- “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:10
With the words of truth and the Spirit of truth, there can be absolutely no doubt as to the truth of God’s Word!
The Bible stands like a rock undaunted
‘Mid the raging storms of time;
Its pages burn with the truth eternal,
And they glow with a light sublime.
The Bible stands tho’ the hills may tumble,
It will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble;
I will plant my feet on its firm foundation,
For the Bible stands!
(from “The Bible Stands” by Haldor Lillenas)
“Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.” Psalm 119:140
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One sweet day, I’ll be living on the mountain underneath a cloudless sky! Heaven’s weather will be absolutely perfect! I hope to see you there!