A lesson from Psalm 119:18, 20, 24-25, 27, 29-30, 32 ESV
To Pray Before Reading Scripture:
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.
Make me understand the way of your precepts.
Teach me your law!
Heart Attitude While Reading Scripture:
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.
My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.
Response After Reading Scripture:
I will meditate on your wondrous works. Put false ways far from me.
Give me life according to your word!
I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!
Do you feel this passionate about God’s word? How can we? Because when we’re seeking truth from Scripture, we’re seeking Jesus. When we’re seeking the way to go, we’re seeking Jesus. When we’re seeking life from Scripture, we’re seeking Jesus.
…“I am the way, and the truth, and the life…
John 14:6 ESV
Jesus is worth the passionate love and pursuit of God’s Word.