Common English Bible Giveaway - Ends Saturday, May 5

As a member of the Common English Bible "Change Your Heart and Life" blog tour, I have the opportunity to offer my readers the chance to win their own softcover copy of the CEB! Congratulations to Vincent, who was last week's winner! If you did not win last week, don't worry! Another giveaway for a softcover edition of this Bible begins today! Here are the ways in which you can enter this giveaway:

• Leave a comment on this post telling your favorite book of the Bible and why it is your favorite.
• Tweet the following and leave a comment stating you have done so: "Enter to #win a copy of the @CommonEngBible @letthemcome1014 http://letthemcome1014.blogspot.com #CEBtour #giveaway"
• Read one of the Psalms (your choice) and then leave a comment stating which one you read.
• Join this site (see link at the bottom of the page) and leave a comment stating you have done so.

Each task you complete counts as one entry. You must leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to count. This giveaway is only open to U.S. addresses. All comments must be posted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Check back the following Monday for a reply on this post to see if you are the winner!

"Every scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character, so that the person who belongs to God can be equipped to do everything that is good." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 CEB

Digging into the Bible

Reading, studying and meditating on the Word of God is one of the most important disciplines for us as followers of Jesus. His Word gives us sustenance we need as we continue in our life's journey with Him.

Jesus replied, “It’s written, People won’t live only by bread, but by every word spoken by God.” Matthew 4:4 CEB

I encourage you to dig into the ancient words of the Bible and discover their relevance for us today as we experience the life and love God has graciously given us through the Lord Jesus. His truth stands throughout all ages. His Word can help equip you, whatever your role, to do that which He has called you to do.

Every scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character, so that the person who belongs to God can be equipped to do everything that is good. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 CEB

I pray that God's Word will be a delight to you as you discover the great gift He has given us. It can, at times, be a struggle to make Bible reading a priority. The enemy would rather keep us away from God's Word. But I hope that we will take the time to read and think on God's Word. The time invested will be well worth it. I pray that God's Spirit will give each of us understanding as we read His Word and help us to live it out each day and shine His light in this world as we trust in Jesus.

Developing a habit of digging into the Scriptures is wonderful. If you are interested in a 90-day reading plan of the New Testament, please click here. However, please do not feel bound to reading it in 90 days. A meaningful study is more important.

Will you make the commitment to regular Bible study?