S)"2 Great are the works of the LORD;
They are studied by all who delight in them."
Psalm 111:2 (NASB)
O) This is a little bit like when Jesus said that our hearts are where our treasures are. The things that we study are the things that interest us. The things that consume our spare time and thoughts, are the things that amaze us, or are pleasing for us to behold. The interesting thing, is the sort of reverse engineering that can happen. Kristin knows a lot about videogames that she never played, because when we were dating, she determined to learn about my interests. She "studied" about me, because I was a delight to her, not the other way around.
A) I am a fan of God. Unfortunately, that alone is not always enough to prompt me to study His works. Not with the same kind of excitement and zeal that I study other hobbies. I'll read with ease, for an hour or two, about the NFL or Overpower, just because I enjoy those games so much. While I genuinely enjoy reading God's Word, it is contrary to the desires of my flesh. Also, I have an enemy against me, who will take any oppotunity he can to derail or distract my studies. Above all of that, though, I need to be determined in my devotion to truly study God's works, because I am choosing to delight in Him. And, as I implement that discipline, that delight begins to make the study more natural and enjoyable, which turns to more delight... it's a positive cycle!
P) Father, I have been making my study of Your Word a priority, and I thank You for the good seed that is being planted in my heart. Continue to work on the soil of my heart, so that Your seed will be planted into good soil, and it will bear good fruit in my life. As I continue in my discipline, Holy Spirity, draw me closer and closer, and make Your Word a delight to my heart. Restore the wonder and awe of my youth, when I hear about Your works, LORD. Help me see my Bible study as a time of genuine enjoyment, in Jesus' name. Amen.
P) Father, I have been making my study of Your Word a priority, and I thank You for the good seed that is being planted in my heart. Continue to work on the soil of my heart, so that Your seed will be planted into good soil, and it will bear good fruit in my life. As I continue in my discipline, Holy Spirity, draw me closer and closer, and make Your Word a delight to my heart. Restore the wonder and awe of my youth, when I hear about Your works, LORD. Help me see my Bible study as a time of genuine enjoyment, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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