“I NEED MORE FAITH” I told a story in my Sunday School class yesterday about the converted cannibal on an island in the South Seas. This cannibal was sitting by a large pot reading the Bible when an anthropologist wearing a pith helmet approached him. “What are you doing?” The native replied, “I’m reading the Bible.” The anthropologist scoffed and said, “You’re wasting your time – that Book is nothing but a pack of lies!” The cannibal looked him over from head to toe and slowly replied, “Sir, if it weren’t for this Book you’d be in that pot!” The Word of God had changed the cannibal’s life (and his appetite). If you are serious about changing your life and going deeper in faith or desiring to grow your faith, you cannot do it without the Word of God. I challenge you to spend a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes a day reading God’s Word. This is not a lot of time, but it is a big deal if you are spending no time reading the Bible. Don’t worry about where to start, just start. I always suggest when someone wants to start they begin with a short book (one with 5-8 chapters or less). These books are easy reading and most offer guidance and instruction on how to live the Christian life. Remember this…if your faith is weak, check the amount of time you spend reading the Word. Almost without fail, a person with little or no faith spends very little time reading about what God has to say to him. Reading the scriptures on a regular basis is essential for anyone needing to develop more faith. “FAITH COMETH BY HEARING, AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF GOD.” Romans 10:17 Pastor Carnes
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