All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (II Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV).

The word inspiration literally means God-breathed. In this word we have a picture of God breathing or emitting His own substance into something. All scripture came into existence because God Himself breathed upon men, who then wrote as this divine breath moved upon them and thus, the Word took shape and came into existence.

The supernatural breath and life of God that is held within His written Word is the reason Paul went on to say that the Word is “profitable.” The word “profitable” from the Greek means helpful, profitable, useful, beneficial, or something that is to one’s advantage. Paul goes on to list all the ways that God’s Word brings benefit to the one who reads it, meditates on it, and taps into its life changing power. Have a blessed day.