Read Psalm 119:147-152 in your personal Bible or at the link provided.
Review
1. What roles did God’s Word play in the psalmist’s life?
2. What words did he use to describe God’s Word?
3. What routines and habits are evident in these verses?
Reflect
How we approach and read the Bible matters. It’s trustworthy and inspired, but our reading and understanding aren’t always that way. The Bible isn’t meant to be read like an owner’s manual but more like a letter from our Father.
As we see in today’s verses, the Bible is for our formation as people of God, and that requires time. We meditate on it like the psalmist did, day and night. When we do that, we experience a deeper richness. We’re not rushed or trying to study it to pass a test or grow in head knowledge. We read, wrestle, reflect, and meditate so that we’re changed to look more like Jesus.
In our “instant” culture, it's easy to run low on time, energy, and patience to sit in God’s Word and seek to understand what He wants us to hear. Certain passages can be complicated and confusing, but let’s not give up. The Bible is a letter to us from a Father who knows us and loves us. Let’s approach it with a desire to know Him and let Him shape our thoughts, attitudes, and actions.
Respond
• What phrases stood out to you most in today’s verses? Would you say your approach to God’s Word is similar to the psalmist’s?
• How often do you carve out time to sit in God’s Word and seek to understand what He wants you to hear? Is that time ever rushed?
• What changes do you think He’s asking you to make in how you approach His Word?
Pray through these questions, and write down what God is prompting you to do next. Share with a friend, and take a step to apply it.
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