Sunday, February 28, 2010
Monday, Monday...
I started the book of John over the weekend. It's been a while since I read all four gospels together in a short time. The difference between the first three and John is rather obvious. It's almost like a whole different story at times. I'm enjoying the emphasis on Jesus' teachings.
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Read Job 35-37
37:13 'He causes it to come,
Whether for correction,
Or for His land,
Or for mercy.'
This verse caught me - this is after Elihu is talking about the natural forces controlled by God. Another point to show me that God is in control and I don't have all the info.
But I have a lot more info about Him than they did. And though I may not understand all His ways, He has given me the necessary information to be with Him (Deut 29:29 'The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children foreever, that we may do all the words of this law.') That brings me both joy and peace.
done for today. Key points today were hard for me--she expresses that you (I) should be studying God's word not out of obligation or duty but because we realize the gift He has given and the amazing right of being called a child of God. I hear and read her words--but I feel that I constantly struggle to get there. I don't dislike studying the Bible and I DO gain so much from it--but I don't find that I pick it up in the same way--with the same enthusiasm as I would some mystery novel from the library. I am not sure what to think of this all. I of COURSE want to keep God as the first priority and I WANT to get all excited each time I pick up the Bible--I of course believe they are God's words. I just don't feel this huge emotional response to my studies....does this come with time?? I feel that the commitment I have made to study the 4 days per week keep me on track and they are in a sense a duty--but one I have put on myself. Any thoughts??
I don't know if excitement would be the word for it - although there are times when it is exciting. When you are in a struggle to show someone the truth it can be exciting to pick up your Bible. And we all sometimes do it out of duty because there are so many other interesting and fun things to do - at least that's how it feels. But as I have grown older I have found that there is a great comfort in studying and that often motivates me now. It is exciting for many in the beginning as it is all so new and answers the many questions they have wrestled with in the world - especially those who were not raised with it's answers. Those of us who were often take it more for granted than we should, I think. Just some random thoughts from me.
true, Debbie--I am sure being raised in the church I haven't always realized that it really is easier to just know that the answers are there if we will choose to look for them and pray.
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