Biblical Bookshelf: A New Way to Engage with Christian Literature

Overview

So, I recently decided to become obedient to the Lord and started my first official YouTube Channel, Biblical Bookshelf. This decision took a lot of courage and obedience because I’ve come to find out that I was living in fear of what God had called me to be. I allowed Satan to deceive me into thinking that no matter what God has called me to do, I would do it with no hesitation. But in all actuality, God has called me to utilize my giftings, talents, network, and experiences to impact people in a Kingdom-driven way. I liked to use the excuse of not wanting to seek self-glory to justify my disobedience. Even worse, I would use human reasoning and lean on understanding why I shouldn’t do what I felt led to do. This was just so I could avoid negativity or perceived “lack of support” from people mixed in with insecurities, an authentic recipe for disobedience. I allowed the enemy to plant, water, and cultivate seeds of doubt and got full of the fruit from that.

But it wasn’t until recently that God gave me the assurance, confidence, and wisdom to move underneath His authority in all areas of my life. I recently had my first child with my wife, and that whole process from pre-pregnancy to now, at this moment, my daughter being on,e was a lot of not being fully there spiritually. I have sinned, fallen away from the fire of pursuit of God, picked back up pleasing my flesh, and am feeling a little depleted overall. God was with me in all this mess and never let me stray too far from His flock, though it seemed like His flock was no longer exciting. I thank God that He never took His hand off of me, or I would be in such disrepair.

Why did I start Biblical Bookshelf?

Thank a few brothers in Christ for putting the pressure on me to put myself out here to create content that shares my beliefs. For years, my brother AB has been telling me to start something so that men can be sharpened up. He’s always been on my case about putting myself out there, so it’s hilarious because I can hear him all the time now since he’s been on my case so much. Though the Biblical Bookshelf channel isn’t exactly what he sought, God is pleased with what I’ve created. I plan on doing something a little more personal and engaging in the future, but I am careful not to act out of my own will to make sure it’s from God.

What are my expectations?

That said, I don’t have many expectations for this channel outside of God getting His glory out of it. The niche I felt led to get into is super specific, not leaving much room for growth. Biblical Bookshelf is a faceless YouTube channel where I do live reading and commentary on Christian literature. Each episode is just one chapter of a book, with uploads each Monday and Thursday for consistency. I would like to upload more than that, but I do not want to get burned out by the creation process. I have been thinking a lot about creating YouTube Shorts to reach a wider audience and give me more content without coming up with something completely new. 

Wrap up

I felt led to share my thoughts on creating this channel for memory’s sake, I’m guessing. Honestly, I’m not sure why I chose to write this article, but I know that I felt the inspiration this morning to write it, so here it is. I pray this article talks to you and assures you to walk in faith and start whatever God has called you to do. People are hurting and suffering, and God has designed you to impact Him with your obedience. Unfortunately, many people will die without feeling the power and freedom God intended for them because we are disobedient to the unction of The Father. Let that not be us, but let’s join hands and allow God’s will to be done in our lives.

Check out the channel to see what God has been doing in my life. https://youtube.com/@biblicalbookshelf?si=Bt7IcHG6wtTfJtDI