Is it safe to rely on something, such as Scripture, so far removed from our time and culture?

Actually, the age of the Bible speaks in its favor. It is one of the proofs of its divine inspiration. The Bible stands as a rock that cannot be easily moved or destroyed. Nations and people have tried to burn, ban, and discredit the Bible. Some have determined to completely destroy the Scriptures. These people are long gone, but the Word of God continues to be the bestselling book of all time.

Thousands have died for having the Scriptures. They have given their lives to retain the Word of God because they counted its treasures more valuable than life itself. They have found its messages true and relevant to their lives. Though written over a period of about 1,500 years, the 40 different authors, all from different walks of life, were inspired by the Holy Spirit to share God’s messages with others.

In the hectic pace of the world today, filled with texting and satellites, we might wonder if the Bible is still relevant. But I’ve seen many who find themselves looking to God’s Word when life goes sour. Perhaps they’ve had an accident or health challenge and are lying flat on their backs in a hospital bed, listening to their heart monitor beeping. With hours of time to reflect, they begin wondering, “Is there a God? What is the purpose of life?”

Often, in times of difficulty, people set aside the issues that seem most important and begin to reflect more deeply on matters that press on their hearts. It is in these moments that many turn to the Scriptures and discover the Word is very applicable to their questions about the future. They find meaning in texts such as: “I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Read the Bible. Study its stories. Claim the promises in God’s Word and you will find them as up-to-date as the latest technology in your pocket.

Key Bible Texts

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. (1 Peter 1:25 KJV)