Breathe the Life of the Spirit through Reading the Scriptures

March 30, 2013 - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

3:16		聖 經 都 是 　 神 所 默 示 的 、 〔 或 作 凡 　 神 所 默 示 的 聖 經 〕 於 教 訓 、 督 責 、 使 人 歸 正 、 教 導 人 學 義 、 都 是 有 益 的 ．
3:17		叫 屬 　 神 的 人 得 以 完 全 、 預 備 行 各 樣 的 善 事 。

¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷ so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Paul proclaims that all Scripture is inspired by God or God-breathed by the Spirit of God. Reading the Scriptures are not merely understanding the content that talks about the knowledge of God but are at the same time like breathing the Spirit of God - receiving the life or breath of the Spirit that nourishes and sustains our spiritual life, teaches, equips and trains us in God's righteousness, and lifts our spirits to see the heavenly realm of God. 

My dear Holy Spirit, You are the only Spiritual Teacher who equips me for serving the Lord through reading and understanding the words of God; and You are the Spiritual Guide who leads me to experience the love of heavenly Father and my Lord Jesus; and You are the Spiritual Giver that endows me with the necessary spiritual gifts in my ministry as I earnestly ask for and pursue after these gifts - teaching people the words of God, mentoring and coaching emerging leaders, building up godly ministry teams, and praying for people's transformation and healing.