Many of us find it hard to read the Bible, but the Lord wants us to eat the Bible, to consume, even devour it. "Not on bread alone is man to live but on every utterance that comes from the mouth of God" (Mt 4:4). His Word is like honey from the comb (Ps 19:11), sweet at first although later soured by persecution (Rv 10:9-10). Nonetheless, God's Word is still our joy and happiness because we bear His name (Jer 15:16). If God's words are not that important to us, possibly we don't have a deep, personal relationship with Him. If we don't spend time reading the Bible, then how can we bear His name? For "ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ" (Catechism, 133). Did you ever read an article about someone you knew personally? You probably devoured it and read it with much more enthusiasm than other articles. You would be even more interested, if you knew the author. If you have a personal relationship with the Author of the Bible, God the Father, and know the Word made flesh, Jesus, then you will read, study, eat, and devour God's Word in the Bible. Delight in the Word of the Lord and meditate on it day and night (Ps 1:2). |