Danger

One of the dangers we face as Christians is "skipping a meal." Even those of us who have been walking with the Lord for decades and been in the Word time and time again, have a tendency to skip our time in the Word as if we've "tasted" enough. Then we grumble as to why the Lord doesn't seem to be speaking to us about our current situation. How can He speak to us if our Bible is sitting on the table unopened? And going to church to hear the Word opened--though vital to our Christian walk--is not enough. We need to personally be in the Word day-by-day. It is what the Spirit wields to touch us and mold us--His sword. It is the mirror that allows us to see ourselves as God sees us that we might take the steps of obedience necessary to be transformed into His likeness. It is the river of water that, as we sink our roots deep into its life-giving truth, strengthens us to bring forth fruit in its season--fruit that lasts. As Jesus prayed, it is the power He uses to sanctify us--purify us for His use in the kingdom. A second-hand relationship will not do. Yes, we need to sit under biblical teaching, but we also need to--must--have a personal relationship with Him by immersing ourselves in His Word. Spiritual health failing? Wondering where God is? Spiritually prosperous is the man or woman who feasts on Scripture day-by-day. Don't "skip" any meals. "O, taste and see that the Lord is good." "Your Word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against You." "Your Word is a light unto my path."

A victorious Christian life cannot be lived without immersion in the Truth of God daily.