Throughout my adult life my favorite book has imparted amazing attitudes, skills, and lessons to me. It continues to do so day after day! Give the Bible much more than a passing glance now and then and it will do the same for you!
The Bible is the lense that God has given you to help you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus — to keep you focused on “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Because the writers of the Bible “spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit,” (2 Peter 1:22) if you use it, it will help you stir up the gift of the Holy Spirit inside of you. (2 Timothy 1:6)
Get more from the Bible! The Bible’s not just a textbook to be studied and analyzed. It’s a love letter from God to be continually absorbed, cherished, and treasured. It’s alive and active. (Hebrews 4:12)
To study the Bible is popular and good. However, there are other, often ignored, approaches to the Bible that are vital.
Don’t just have Bible studies. Have Bible searches. Have Bible discussions. Have Bible seekings. Have Bible stir ups. Have Bible doings. Have Bible experiences.
Continually search the Bible to verify what you believe about God and what you have been taught and preached about Him. (Acts 17:11)
Discuss the Bible. Talk about it with other people. (Joshua 1:8)
Seek the Bible for revelation, inspiration, and the kingdom (inner government) of God in your life. (Matthew 6:33). Meditate and ponder it day and night. (Joshua 1:8)
Stir up (2 Timothy 1:6) the Bible in your mind and memory. Keep it burning in your heart. (Luke 24:32) so that its words are flowing with the Holy Spirit within you. (John 7:38-39)
Do the Bible. Follow and obey what it clearly states for you to do. Be doers of the word, not hearers only. (James 1:22).
Personally, and directly experience the Bible. As you read it savor it. “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” (Psalm 34:8)
Free Gas for Your Think Tank -- Fill Your Mind and Your Heart With Hope 