READ & RESEARCH
Part 2 of 12 Celebrating Scripture Series
Isaiah 55:9-11
“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is My Word that goes out from My mouth: it will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
God lets us know Who’s boss. Doesn’t the opening Scripture make you think? We ought to feel very special, as God’s beloved children. He purposefully gave us His Word so that we’ll read it, and learn about our Creator. Upon reflection, we learn more about ourselves. There are people around the world who are being mistreated just for having a Bible today. Many more want desperately to hold one! Still others can’t read, and hunger to hear God’s Word read aloud.
Along with prayer and worship, reading God’s Word is the best way to get to know Him. His personality is revealed in Scripture. He longs for His kids to pay attention to Him, and is so honored when we take time to read—and research (RE-serch means study) His words. Those who read Scripture only when they’re in trouble miss out on so much. God blesses those who voluntarily read His Word, and dig into understanding His qualities, behavior, and character. There are riches inside the Bible—jewels worth more than gold.
Before long, we develop a personal, intimate (IN-tim-at means close, warm) relationship with our sovereign Lord. BINGO! Right on! This is God’s goal!
Eight-year-old Shakira adores her cousin, ten-year-old, Cassie. They attend the same school, and the same church. Cassie always pays attention to Shak, giving her undivided attention when they’re together. Shakira never hesitates to “hang around” Cassie because she knows that Cassie loves her, looks out for her best, and never blows her off when around other kids. Is there anyone close to your age with whom you enjoy hanging out?
When the feeling’s mutual (MUTE-u-al means common agreement), this is how God feels about you when you read His Word. Respect. Tribute. Favor. God’s crazy about you!
Take Home Nugget
So, where to start? If you don’t follow daily devotions, and are unsure how to begin reading the Bible, choose one Gospel. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the first four books in the Bible’s New Testament. John’s a perfect beginning!
God Himself is with thee
Your Savior, Keeper, Friend;
He’ll never forsake you or betray you—
He’ll walk with you till the end!
J.D. Griffith
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