WHEN THE WORD BECOMES ALIVE.

Gloria Phifer

                                                               


                                                    
          I was not raised going to church. I did have a small white Bible. A few times, I tried to read it but I didn't know where to begin.  One afternoon, when I was 14 yrs old, a friend and I decided to figure out the book of Revelation.  It is comical when I thing about it now: some of the ideas we came up with.  But, one thing that stands out to me was...we were looking for God. (I don't suggest beginning with Revelation.)

       When I was 18 yrs old I worked with a Jewish lady. She made fun of the Virgin Birth.  In my room that night, I found my white Bible and searched for the Virgin Birth. I believed and I wanted to prove it to her. It is sad to say, but I didn't know where to find the scripture.

        At a time of family crises, when I was the only one at home, I searched my white Bible. I ended up with "judgement" and "demons".  Fear attacked me.  I realize now because I was searching for God  the enemy of my soul was afraid.

        At the age of 22 I fought alot of fear and depression. I was married and had a baby. A neighbor invited me to go to church.  I was told to read the Gospel of John.  As my daughter slept in the afternoon I opened the Book of John. I understood it!!! It was like water to my soul.  I saw Jesus!
I continued reading the New Testament...the Word became Alive to me. I understood it!!!

One night I prayed and asked Jesus to come into my life.

That was close to 49 years ago. (Now you know my age).  Everyday I am in the Word of God. It has become part of my life. "The Word God speaks and is alive and full of power, making it active, operative, energizing and effective...." Hebrews 4:12  Amplified Bible.

Maybe you are like I was. You desire to read the Bible but you don't know where to begin. I would suggest the Book of John. The Word will speak to you. It will become alive to you. The Bible will reveal Jesus Christ unto you.  He is The Way, The Truth and The Life.

God loves you...He cares about you. Jesus knocks on the door of your heart...open the door and invite Him into your life.  You will find a Savior, a Friend...all that you have been searching for...

Blessings to you.