When someone asks me why Scripture is so essential for our faith, I often feel a quiet gratitude rise in my heart. It tells me that you’re not just looking for information—you’re longing to know how God reaches you, how He speaks into your life. And that longing itself is already a sign of faith growing within you.
Sacred Scripture is essential because it is, above all, God’s voice. Not a distant echo from long ago, but a living word that continues to breathe grace today. When we open the Bible, we’re not simply reading a religious text; we’re listening to the One who knows us better than we know ourselves. As St. Paul beautifully says, “All Scripture is inspired by God”—it carries His breath, His wisdom, His tenderness for His people.
The Church has always taught that Scripture reveals who God is and who we are. In its pages we meet the God who creates, who saves, who forgives, who heals. The stories of Abraham, Moses, Mary, and the Apostles are not just ancient events; they show us how God works in real human lives—lives full of fear, hope, failure, and grace. What this means for us is that when we read Scripture, we begin to see our own journey reflected there. We begin to understand that God is guiding us just as faithfully.
And Scripture doesn’t only teach us—it nourishes us. It steadies us when life is confusing and lifts us when we feel small or forgotten. Jesus Himself prayed with Scripture, taught from it, and fulfilled it. When we let His words take root in our hearts—“Come to me,” “Do not be afraid,” “I am with you always”—our faith becomes more than belief. It becomes trust. It becomes relationship.
If you want to let Scripture deepen your faith, start simply. Read a few verses each day. Sit with them quietly. Let God speak through them in His gentle way. Over time, you will notice that Scripture begins to shape your thoughts, your choices, your hope. It becomes a steady light in your daily life.
May the Word of God be for you a lamp in the darkness and a companion on the road. When you open Scripture, may you always sense the loving presence of the One who speaks your name.
— Fr. John Matthew, for Christian Way
