The Word - Rob Sherwin

I read this Kris Valloton post this morning and it encouraged me that despite all the challenges of life, whether the worry of world events or the pressure of situations closer to home, the best thing is still to keep pursuing God through reading the bible. He said this: "Have you ever opened your Bible hungry for an encounter with the Lord, but uncertain where to start? Instead of receiving fresh revelation, you felt restless or resentful that the words on the page didn’t leap out and speak directly to your heart?

I’d like to propose, reading Scripture is so much more than a check off a holy to-do list or for a 30-minute set aside quiet time. It’s an opportunity to encounter the living Word of God.

Scripture is a place to discover and learn, to allow Truth to take root in your soul, and become your guide to life.

Some days won’t be filled with an exhilarating encounter or enlightening experience, but it doesn’t mean something is wrong.

I want to challenge you to learn the discipline of approaching Scripture no matter what you receive in return. We must not approach the Word of God to simply receive something, but allow ourselves to be with the Word of God. Scripture helps filter out the noise and bring Truth and Kingdom perspective to every complex situation we face.

Ask yourself, how can you approach Scripture this week? When can you set aside time to simply sit and be with the Word of God?