SET TIME ASIDE TO READ GOD'S WORD

 Most of Jehovah's people lead very busy lives. We spend a great amount of time caring for our various Scriptural responsibilities. For instance, most of us work secularly to provide for ourselves and for our families. (1 Timothy 5:8) Many Christians look after sick or elderly relatives. And all of us need to care for our own health, which takes time. In addition to these responsibilities, we have assignments in the congregation. A key responsibility is to have a zealous share in the preaching work. With all the obligations that you personally have, how can you find the time to read the Bible regularly, meditate on what you read, and apply what it says? 

Bible reading is one of "the more important things" for us as Christians, so we need to make it a priority. (Philippians 1:10) Regarding the happy man, the first psalm says: "His delight is in the law of Jehovah, and he read His law in an undertone day and night." (Psalm 1:1, 2) Clearly, that suggests setting the time aside for such reading. When is the best time to read the Bible?  The answer may be different for each of us. But put simply, it would be a time when you can do so regularly. A brother named Victory says: "I like to do my Bible reading in the morning. Even though I'm not a morning person, there are fewer distractions in the early hours. My mind is clear and I can focus better." Might this be true in your case? Ask yourself, 'When is the best time for me to read the Bible? 

Next time: CONSIDER WHAT YOU READ

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