Deeper Life #268

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

—2 Peter 1:20–21

THE BIBLE, IT WILL BE found, not only explains the greatest number of facts; it is the only ground for explaining all the facts.

The Bible contains the regions for the loftiest exercise of our regenerated intelligence. It puts in the hands of the Spirit-born the key to the explanation of all mysteries. The Bible does not contradict reason; it introduces a new universe of facts to reason, which demands its loftiest exercise.

The falling of rain from heaven after a time of drought would defy any poet to describe its beauties. Likewise, no tongue can tell the refreshing insight of the Word of God, coming to a soul after a time of difficulty and perplexity.

Prayer Thought: Your Word, Lord, helps life to make sense and gives me hope for the future—the hope of eternal life in heaven!

SUGGESTED READING: 2 Peter 1:16–21