They tell us that the Bible is the Word of God- a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. They tell us that we shall find in it the knowledge of God and of his will for our lives. We believe them; rightly, for what they say is true. So we take our Bibles and start to read them. We read steadily and thoughtfully, for we are in earnest; we really do want to know God.But as we read we get more and more puzzled. Though fascinated we are not being fed. Our reading is not helping us; it leaves us bewildered and, if truth be told, somewhat depressed. We find ourselves wondering whether Bible reading is worth going on with.
This is written by a theologian that knows the Word better than most... So what hope does an average person have with a Bible? What Packer goes on to say is that a big problem with reading the Bible is the disconnection most readers have from Bible. Like an outsider looking in... What he suggests is that God does not change so his Word is the same for us in 2009 as it was for Moses thousands of years ago. We need to inject ourselves into the Word as we read. We need to realize that God didn't just speak thousands of years ago but he is speaking to us today. Right now do you realize that God wants to have a word with you. He wants you to sit down and know a little bit more about Himself and His desire for your life. He reveals Himself to you through the Bible. So, bible reading is necessary if we want to know God more and essential if we want to sustain a relationship. Communication is vital in a relationship so we must recognize how vital it is for our understanding of God.
Here is my word of encouragement... as you sit down with your bible ask God to speak to you. Sure you could read the bible all year and have a great understanding of people and places and what not, but that is not the point. Scribes and pharisees knew the Bible. We want to know the God of the Bible. So, spend some time with Him today.
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