Bible Reading...

When I got my Ipod Touch, one of the apps that I loaded into it was the Bible... and I find it awesome that it can have different versions and languages. Eventually too, I found some Reading Plan apps and I downloaded a couple. I finally picked one which could be used offline.

The last time I read through the whole Bible was eons ago.... but every now and then, I would make this resolution to read it. I usually failed.

Well, it's been almost 8 months! And though I miss my scheduled readings quite often, the Touch has enabled me to keep track of my readings... and reminds me to make up. Being so handy means that it's with me all the time. Which means that sometimes I get to read when I am stuck in a traffic jam... actually, you hardly get any here except at the railway crossings... 8) But the point is, I've been able to read it anywhere... Of course I am aware that I am still shortchanging myself in the sense that I read it on the go, sometimes rushed by situations, etc...

But the readings have been good for me for I have been reminded of much... it's easy to forget that we're mere mortals sometimes, especially when you still have your strength with you. Reading the Bible reminds me that eternity awaits. And as recent events have reminded, with a blessed assurance, there is peace in the closure on this side of the great divide.

Well, I've reread my favourites like Ecclesiastes and Proverbs. I've learned to look at Songs of Solomon from a different perspective. I'm reminded of many things from 1 Corinthians. Even Hosea holds a new perspective for me. I've gone through the Pentateuch and I still find books like Leviticus, Numbers and Deutronomy hard to crunch; the long lineage lines and also the figures. I'm slightly more than half into the whole Bible now... and I hope I shall be able to finish it one round this year end; would be a small cause for celebration then. 8)