Make Time to Meditate on His Word

Start your Bible reading fresh and new, with an open heart and mind, and a willingness to truly focus your full attention on His Word and the Spirit’s leading.

November’s Awakening, Day 5 

From C. H. Spurgeon:  Seven Points on Reading the Bible

1.     READ THE BIBLE WITH AN EARNEST DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND IT.

Do not be content to just read the words of Scripture. Seek to grasp the message they contain.

2.     READ THE SCRIPTURES WITH A SIMPLE, CHILDLIKE FAITH AND HUMILITY.

Believe what God reveals. Reason must bow to God's revelation.

3.     READ THE WORD WITH A SPIRIT OF OBEDIENCE AND SELF-APPLICATION.

Apply what God says to yourself and obey His will in all things.

4.     READ THE HOLY SCRIPTURES EVERY DAY.

We quickly lose the nourishment and strength of yesterday's bread. We must feed our souls daily upon the manna God has given us.

5.     READ THE WHOLE BIBLE AND READ IT IN AN ORDERLY WAY.

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable.” I know of no better way to read the Bible than to start at the beginning and read straight through to the end, a portion every day, comparing Scripture with Scripture.

6.     READ THE WORD OF GOD FAIRLY AND HONESTLY.

As a general rule, any passage of Scripture means what it appears to mean. Interpret every passage in this simple manner, in its context.

7.     READ THE BIBLE WITH CHRIST CONSTANTLY IN VIEW.

The whole Book is about Him. Look for Him on every page. He is there. If you fail to see Him there, you need to read that page again.

 —C. H. Spurgeon 

In our busy days and lives it is extremely difficult sometimes to find a few moments of peace and quiet. Yet still, with the electronic age, we have easy access to Bible apps and social media, so if we are wise, we can make the time and use it to our eternal advantage to read His Word, pray, and seek His guidance for the upcoming day. Be wise with your time. Nothing will have a more profound impact than spending time with Him.