If we’re willing to pursue it

The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. (Psalms 119:130 NLT)

Our lives are made better when we absorb God’s Word. It takes work to read and study His Word, but as we do we become more strongly connected to God and His Spirit.

As we make the effort to spend regular time reading His words, as we discipline ourselves to put in the necessary time and effort, if we’re willing to pursue it, we will dwell richly in Him.

Spending time with His Word is spending time with Him.

We who are passionate about God, who love Him, who are willing to pursue His Spirit, want to know all we can about Him.

We want to hear from Him and follow Him, and one of the primary ways to do so is spending time reading His Word. We don’t study simply because we want to gain a greater knowledge about God and His divine nature.

We do it because we want to know Him better, to love Him more, and to have Him participate in our lives. We desire His guidance, to hear His voice, to follow where He leads. [1]

The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives. – D. L. Moody (1837–1899)

[1] Anchor In Pursuit of God’s Spirit