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In uncertain times, when opinions shift like sand and truth feels negotiable, there is one foundation that remains unshaken—the Word of God.

The Bible is not merely a collection of ancient writings or moral suggestions. It is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God—timeless in truth, powerful in purpose, and alive with the voice of the Creator. Every page breathes life because its Author still speaks.

Scripture is the lens through which we see God clearly. From the opening words of Genesis to the final promise in Revelation, the Bible reveals who God is—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—one in essence, three in person. It unveils His holiness, His mercy, His justice, and His unrelenting love. It shows us His redemptive plan through Christ, and it calls us into a relationship that transforms us from the inside out.

But knowing about the Bible is not the same as being rooted in it.

To be rooted means more than casual reading. It means anchoring our lives in its truth—allowing the Word to shape our thinking, our decisions, our relationships, and our worship. It means humbling ourselves under its authority, trusting that God’s design is better than our own. It means choosing obedience even when the culture pulls in the opposite direction.

In John 17:17, Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your Word is truth.” The Word doesn’t just inform us; it transforms us. Through the Holy Spirit, Scripture convicts, comforts, guides, and renews. It equips us to live in godliness, to love sacrificially, and to serve faithfully in a world desperate for hope.

Yet, too often, the noise around us drowns out the voice of God. We settle for headlines, opinions, and quick answers—when what we need is the deep, soul-shaping wisdom of the Word. Now more than ever, we must return to the Bible not just for knowledge, but for direction, correction, and communion with God.

This is our call: to be a people of the Word. To raise families rooted in Scripture. To build ministries on the foundation of God’s truth. To share the gospel with boldness, knowing it is the power of God unto salvation. And to stand firm in a culture that questions what we believe.

The world may change. Circumstances may shake us. But the Word of God endures forever. And those who build their lives upon it will not be moved.

Let us return to the Bible—not out of routine, but with reverence. Not just to read, but to respond. Let us live rooted and unshaken, holding fast to the truth that has held the Church steady for generations.

The Word still speaks. Let us be the ones who listen—and live it.