“The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given.” (Mark 4:24 NLT)
There are some books that you can just read leisurely and others that require careful study. If you are taking an advanced physics class, merely reading the material would not be enough. In order to understand and internalize the concepts, you would have to take them apart, sketch them , analyze them, and make them your own. This would involve more time, energy, and concentration than reading a novel, for example.
Many of us read the Scriptures but don’t take the time to study them. Most of us Christians are so familiar with the stories and popular verses, that we don’t think the Bible has anything new or interesting left to offer us. This is not true. Simply reading or hearing the Word leaves us with a shallow understanding of deep Truth. In order to really know God, we have to be focused and intentional. Studying what God has to say leads us to insights and wisdom. The Holy Spirit within us untangles mysteries too unfathomable for the human mind. As our understanding deepens, our trust increases, and the closer we feel to God.
I pray that we may develop the discipline to study God’s Word. May the Holy Spirit guide us to a deeper understanding and knowledge of Truth.
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