Psalm 119:130 "The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple."
A common cry that I hear about God's Word is the frustration of often not getting it. Many of us grow more than a little weary trying to comprehend the meaning of Scripture. Granted it is not an easy quest to understand the Bible, but there is much hope and with a little bit of help we can begin to get so much more from our time in the Word. This verse gives us a key insight into just how we can access the truth. See if you can follow my devotional today as I unfold some words with some light to reveal simple understanding.
Before you ever pursue The Book, you must first connect with The Author. When you do, His words will be far more meaningful to you. Isn't it wonderful to know that the Author is also the light and is the unfolder? As you pray first, before you read or study, ask Him to reveal to your spirit His truth. The understanding of The Word is a spiritual experience, not just a cognitive process. That is why we are so frustrated, because we too often try to 'get it', without His help. Remember, He is the author, the light and the unfolder. He will reveal it.
An important facet of the study of the Bible is the 'word by word' part of it. Too often we try to ingest passages of scripture without paying enough attention to the words. Every word is important, every word has purpose and every word needs time to fully understand. Each word deserves to be unfolded. A rosebud, by itself is beautiful, but how much more beautiful is a rose in full bloom. The best experience of all is to enjoy and partake in the unfolding and blooming of the rose over time. When you take the time needed you certainly appreciate so much more the beauty, the fragrance and the process.
When things are allowed to unfold, the revelation of them is a growing process, Enlightenment leads to more enlightenment and light feeds vision and grows. When we study the Bible, we should take time to savor the truth as it is consumed. Too many times in my life have I wolfed down one of my favorite dishes only to wish that I had taken more time to enjoy, to appreciate and to taste more. Is not the enjoyment of food in the taste? That is why the Bible says, "Taste and see, that the Lord is good". His Word feeds us, nourishes us and gives us spiritual meaning. Therefore, we should feed on it slowly and with the awareness of what it is doing in us. You should chew your food more.
Let's review now. You will get more out of the Bible if you will pray first; slow down, word-by-word, connecting to the Author, the spiritual experience and appreciating and connecting to the process word by word. I hope this reminder has been a meaningful inspiration to reconsider your approach to His truth. Hope you are hungry for the truth today.
In His Word,
Pastor Fred
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