Are you tired with your Bible study...ask God for new insights!Psalm 119:18
Beth drove down the highway, headed home for Christmas. Many hours into the drive, tired of listening to the radio, she just wished she could hurry up and get there. She didn't want to stop because she had promised to get there by Christmas morning, no later. She finally prayed and asked God what to do. She sensed him telling her to meditate on a verse of the Bible. In her mind, she though about the Christmas story, of Joseph and Mary bringing Jesus into the world in a stable. She had memorized the whole seven verses just that month.
As she roved over the sentences, insights filled her mind. How dangerous for Mary and Joseph to travel many miles, and she was nine months pregnant, sitting on a donkey. She realized that Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, where prophecy said the Messiah would be born, because of Caesar's decree. And then another thought: how did anyone know it was a stable? Luke never said anything about a stable. But, aha, there it was: Mary laid Jesus in the manger. Mangers were for cows and donkeys, so it was probably a stable or maybe a cave, but it may have been something else altogether. Excitement flooded her mind as more insights came to her. Soon she was more awake than ever.
Selah people' and friends do you find that sometimes Bible reading gets old? God will speak to you as you study the Bible.
When Bible study gets stale, ask the Lord to give you new insights, an idea you've never thought of before, or a measure of understanding that goes beyond your years and education.
He will do it, if you ask.
"God does not want your time in the Bible to be boring or a waste of time or even meaningless. Look to him for the insights that lead to spiritual excitement. He promises to give you that blessing."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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