I was just talking to my friend Tina at church. We were talking about the Bible Study, and how funny it is that in three weeks we have only read 51 pages (according to my Bible.) I am also currently reading a series of historic novels that are about 1000 pages each. It takes me about 2 weeks to finish one. So why does it take so long to read the Bible? Is it just not as interesting as the novel?
This all goes back to the idea that the Bible is alive. There is so much information, character building, historical fact, and most importantly, the nature of God, that you just can't zip through it the way you could a novel. This novel I'm reading is really interesting. It's full of adventure, history, romance and fun. But it will not change my life. It is not alive. It has nothing to do with me or the way I live my life. It isn't bringing me closer to God.
We are taking time to absorb the Scriptures as we read them. We know that every word is there for a reason--to tell us something about God, his Will, and his Plan for the world. We are striving to be not just in the Word, but to let the Word get into us. The amazing thing is, God uses his Word to speak to each of us in a different way, according to where we are in life, and where we are in our spiritual growth. There is not another book out there that can do that.
Has God been teaching you anything new about his Word? Share with us!
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