THE B-I-B-L-E, YES, THAT’S THE BOOK FOR ME, I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-i-b-l-e. That old Sunday school song I learned long ago still rings true for me. The reality of that Book has been a source of great comfort and great challenge throughout the whole of my life,
As I read over the stanza of the little Bible song, I notice that it states, “I stand alone on the Word of God.” I realize that it is conveying that God’s Word alone is the basis for life and practice as a follower of Jesus Christ. However, I also see that phrase is not fully correct, for I don’t stand by myself; I stand with others who stand. I stand with the church of Jesus Christ who has been standing upon God’s Word for over 2,000 years. I stand with other followers of Jesus, the Lord, who also stand upon that Word today. With those who, too, find their hope firmly stated in the written truth of God.
Yes, I stand on the Word alone, but I do not stand alone. I do not stand or believe alone, but I stand with others who seek and serve the Savior. This brings me comfort and challenge.
I am comforted by the fact that I do not have to know it all, or understand it all. I can learn, and be encouraged by others who are learners as well. I am challenged by the fact that I am called to help others to understand, and grow into maturity in Christ. Though I do not stand alone, I am responsible to help others to stand.
The Bible, yes that’s the Book for me, and I pray that it’s the Book for you as well. Let us stand alone on its truth, and let us stand together.