“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. … God said, ‘Let there be … and there was.’”
Genesis 1:1-3
When God speaks, life happens. His words carry life-giving power. His words created our entire world and are the source of our lives. Moses told the Israelites, “Yes, he humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 8:3).
True life comes from God’s words. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful” (2 Timothy 3:16). This month we will reflect on how God’s Word, the Bible, continues to give power and life. “The Spirit of God, who is at work in the hearts of Christians, uses the Word of God to transform them into Christ-like people. And so, to neglect the discipline of Bible reading and study is to cut off the very source of spiritual food that you need to live a Christian life” (Nate Pickowicz, 2021).
It is my prayer that you will be inspired to dig more deeply into His Word as you become more Christ-like.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rev. Curry M. Pikkaart
Curry Pikkaart earned his MDiv in 1974. A trained Bethel Bible Teacher, Stephen’s Minister, Ministry Coach, and Prepare Enrich Pre-marital Inventory Administrator, he pastored congregations for over 40 years. Since retiring from full-time pastoral ministry in 2015, he has remained active through Pastor Curry Ministries. He has authored three books: 7 Habits of Highly Healthy People (Antidotes to the 7 Deadly Sins), When the Going Gets Tough…, and A Nation Under God: Reflections from Jeremiah. He and his wife Barbara live in Byron Center, Michigan. They love spending time together and enjoy traveling to visit their eight grandchildren.
True life comes from God’s words. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful” (2 Timothy 3:16). This month we will reflect on how God’s Word, the Bible, continues to give power and life. “The Spirit of God, who is at work in the hearts of Christians, uses the Word of God to transform them into Christ-like people. And so, to neglect the discipline of Bible reading and study is to cut off the very source of spiritual food that you need to live a Christian life” (Nate Pickowicz, 2021).
It is my prayer that you will be inspired to dig more deeply into His Word as you become more Christ-like.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rev. Curry M. Pikkaart
Curry Pikkaart earned his MDiv in 1974. A trained Bethel Bible Teacher, Stephen’s Minister, Ministry Coach, and Prepare Enrich Pre-marital Inventory Administrator, he pastored congregations for over 40 years. Since retiring from full-time pastoral ministry in 2015, he has remained active through Pastor Curry Ministries. He has authored three books: 7 Habits of Highly Healthy People (Antidotes to the 7 Deadly Sins), When the Going Gets Tough…, and A Nation Under God: Reflections from Jeremiah. He and his wife Barbara live in Byron Center, Michigan. They love spending time together and enjoy traveling to visit their eight grandchildren.
Scripture Focus
Genesis 1
Insight
“Silently now I wait for Thee,/ Ready my God, Thy will to see,/ Open my eyes, illumine me,/ Spirit divine!” (Clara H. Scott, 1895)
Bible In A Year
- Nehemiah 1-2
- Psalm 31
- Mark 10
