What happens when we commit to making God’s word a daily priority?

We can’t grow closer to the Lord through osmosis … defined as, “The unconscious absorption of information, rather than active learning or studying.”

Proverbs 4:20-23 says, “My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Even though God’s love for us is unconditional, He’s given us the responsibility to search the Scriptures, and then allow them to guide our thoughts, and our actions, and develop our character.

Paul says in 1 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for instruction, for conviction, for correction, for training in righteousness so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

If the Bible is truly given by God’s divine inspiration, then we should love the fact that He provided us with such a detailed ‘owner’s manual’ for us to study, and to obey, and ultimately to trust. Also, If the Bible is truly the Word of God, then it is the final authority surrounding every area of our life.

1 Peter 5:6-8 says, “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”

The fact that God gave us the Scriptures, is evidence of His love for us. The Bible contains everything we need to know about God so we can be in right relationship with Him.

Jesus says in John 13:31, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.” The reality that God’s holy Word will live on with us for all eternity … should be a huge motivating factor for all of us to thoroughly dig into it now, and allow His words to guide our steps day-by-day.