“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning. That we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope “ (Romans 15:4).
The The NIV Study Bible offers this insight concerning today’s verse: “Here Paul defends his application of Psalm 69:9 to Christ. In so doing, he states a great truth concerning the purpose of the Scripture. It was written for our instruction, so that as we patiently endure we might be encouraged to hold fast our hope in Christ.”
I have read through the Bible several times. Each time I find something new and exciting, that maybe I hadn’t seen before. I’m thankful for the inspired Word of God and all the promises it contains. It holds everything we need to encourage us, and, in turn, we can use it to encourage others.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Is there a shut-in or an elderly person you could encourage today with the Word? Pray for this person, then pick up the phone and call to share a Scripture.
