Friday, May 18, 2007

Study God's Word*

Sometimes we read the Bible over and over again and don't know the meaning or we don't take the time to get to know the meaning. I have done that myself. I do my devotions and I am reading what someone else studied. Yet we really need to study his word and not just read it. If you aren't sure how to start, here are some tips:

Pick a verse, read the same verse two or three times, ponder it, and pray. What is God saying to the people during the Bible times, what is God saying to you in the present, and how should we apply it to our life? 

What do you think Jesus was saying in Psalms 23? The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk THROUGH the shadow of death, I will fear NO evil; for you are with me. Your rod and Your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.