Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. —Psalm 119:72
Every page of Scripture tells the grand story of Jesus. It sets the stage for His glorious appearing that brought our salvation and prepares us to anticipate the return of our blessed hope (Titus 2:11–13). Jesus, the radiance of God’s glory, is the full embodiment of truth.
The more I look into His lovely face as I pore over Scripture, I am swept up into the heavenlies. I am captivated. I am changed (2 Cor. 3:18). Others may even note that I’ve “been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13) because I’m becoming a distinctly different person.
I wouldn’t be honest if I gave the impression that I’m always like the writer of Psalm 119. I don’t delight in God’s law as honey or fine gold. I lack energy, attention, desire, understanding, and time. The logical response might be to wait for the passion to return. But the better choice is to press in rather than draw back. Eventually, the dam breaks, flooding my heart again with renewed love and zeal.
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“Christian, Thrive on Daily Bible Intake” (Leslie Bennett, ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
What practical step can you take this week to “press in” to God’s Word even when you’re tempted to pull back?