I want to know the Bible. I want to truly understand it…to really “get it”.
I’ve said this before. In fact I’ve been quasi-committed to various Bible reading plans and study outlines over the years in an effort to accomplish my goal. What I’ve learned, however, is that I’m never going to know or grasp it without putting in the proper effort.
There are many great sources from which to gain a better understanding. Sermons, commentaries, books, pastors, and seminaries are all great options. But the one non-optional source is the Bible itself…the Spirit-inspired Word of God.
I’m amazed at how often I, and others, seek the knowledge and understanding of God and His Word without spending the bulk of our time with the one true resource from which all answers are derived… with Him, in His Word. We fail to put in the effort it takes to obtain a deeper understanding, and we settle for an elementary knowledge of our Lord and Savior.
The following quotes, shared by Tabletalk Magazine, speak directly to this issue:
“Labor for the knowledge of the Most High.”- William Gurnall
“Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition.”- J. C. Ryle
If you and I are going to “get it” we are going to have to “labor” for it…to do the hard work and put in the time, both in the Word and on our faces before Him.
It is the only way!
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