HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE GOD'S WORD?

"Form a Longing" for God's Word

As newborn infants, "wrote the apostle Peter, "form a longing for the unadulterated milk belonging to the word. (1 Peter 2:2) Just as a baby craves its mother's milk, Christians who are conscious of their spiritual need find exquisite delight in reading God's Word. Is that how you feel? If not, do not despair. You too can cultivate a longing for God's Word.

In order to do so, first discipline yourself to make Bible reading a regular habit, a daily one if possible. (Acts 17:11) You may not be able to spend an hour each day in Bible reading as Nasho Dori did, but quite likely you can set aside some time each day to consider God's Word. Many Christians arise a few minutes early in order to meditate on a Bible passage. what better way could there be to start the day? Others just before retiring. Still others read the Bible at some other convenient time. The important thing is to read the Bible regularly. Then, take a few moments to meditate on what you have read. Let us consider some examples of individuals who benefited from reading and meditating on God's Word.

Next time: A Psalmist Who Loved God's Law

Watchtower, 1999