I read my Bible most every day. I read for insight, understanding and guidance. I also read because the text interests me. I believe the Bible carries words communicated by God through his people specifically for my good. With such a view, doesn’t it make sense to open the book regularly?

My first step is to pray this prayer found in Psalm 119: Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

If I want to gain insight, I need the illumination of the Holy Spirit as I read (or listen to) the Holy Scriptures. Only God opens my spiritual eyes. Then, fitting hand in glove, the Holy Spirit gives life to what may at first seem a dry book of ancient thoughts.

It works. Over and over I start with a cup of coffee and a sleepy brain, then wonderful things emerge. This is a necessary prayer for anyone interested in the truth of the Scriptures, because the Lord helps those who want to find him.

Psalm 119 in Through the Bible in 2024

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