Like rain to a parched and barren land, the Word of God is what satisfies man's thirsty soul ...
For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (Isaiah 55:10-11)
By His Spirit, 'infinite' truths are poured into 'finite' minds, assuring us that the Lord is worthy of all our trust and veneration. The Bible reveals the attributes that belong to God alone: omniscience, omnipotence, omnipresence, immutability, and transcendence ...
For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9)
A burgeoning and prolific transformation takes place when you routinely consume the Word of God.
The truths of Scripture are what bring spiritual vitality and steadfast endurance to your walk by faith. When you commit it to memory, you hold the richness of God’s Word in your soul's repository ... a ready resource protecting you from this world's dark and destructive influence.
Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly. (Colossians 3:16)
The Bible was given to us for a reason ...
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. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Be diligent, take it in, soak it up ...
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)
J C Philpot - To understand scripture, to see in it the mind of the Holy Spirit, to be deeply penetrated with, and inwardly possessed of the heavenly wisdom, holy instruction, and gracious revelation of the counsels and will of God unfolded therein, demands much and continual patient and prayerful study.
Drink deeply from the well, pilgrim.
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