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The Power of 4


"Mathematics is the language with which 
God has ruled the universe." ~ Galileo.


Go back with me to a quick math lesson recall from Geometry (stay with me, it's short I promise).  

Straight logic, right?  Let's apply one of the principles our Almighty God, the great Mathematician who designed numbers and the universe and our minds, created.  

(a) - He knew we would need advice, help and support on this earth, in this broken life.

(b) - He gave us His Holy Scriptures, His Word, that miraculously survived over the years, to guide us.

(c) -  He gave us the Holy Spirit as our "advocate", to help us understand His Word.

So, therefore, our support, guidance and help comes by way of the Holy Spirit guiding us as we read the Bible- the holy, inspired Word of God.  Isn't math awesome?



Don't just take this from an 8th grade math teacher.  Even man-made institutes support the benefits of reading the bible frequently, concluding that reading our Bible has an enormous impact on our lives.  In fact, just reading it four times a week has enormous benefits, according to the Center for BIble Engagement.  Here's what they found-




Here's some of how the Bible describes itself: 

    ðŸ Š living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the hearts (Hebrews 4:12)

    ðŸ Š a lamp to our feet, a light to our path (Psalm 119:105)

    ðŸ Š breathed out by God, profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness so we are equipped (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

    ðŸ Š it stands forever (Isaiah 40:8)

    ðŸ Š it's flawless and a shield to those who take refuge in it (Proverbs 30:5)

    ðŸ Š it doesn't return empty; it accomplishes His purposes (Isaiah 55:11)

I know, you were told there would be no math.  But when something is this powerful and we are virtually lost in this broken world without it, why don't we saturate our minds with it every day?  


✙ Dear Heavenly Father, we just have hearts of gratitude today for Your Word.  You know us so well that You made a way through Your Holy Word for us to know You better.  You send power and wisdom to us by way of Your Holy Spirit as we read it.  Help us to direct others to it.  We are eternally grateful to You.  Amen. 












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