How Real Is Your Relationship With Jehovah?

BIBLE STUDY-JEHOVAH SPEAKS TO YOU

You no doubt agree that the Bible contains God's message for mankind in general. But does the Bible also convey how you in particular can draw closer to Jehovah?  Indeed it does. How?  As you regularly read the Bible, consider your response   to what it says and give thought to how you can apply it to your circumstances; then you are allowing Jehovah to talk to you through his Word.  This draws you into a closer relationship with him. -Hebrews 4:12; James 1:23-25.  

For example, read and meditate on Jesus' words to "stop storing up for yourselves treasures on the earth."  If you feel that you are already focusing your life on Kingdom interests, you sense Jehovah's commendation. On the other hand, if you need to simplify your life and to focus more on Kingdom interests, Jehovah has alerted you to an area where you can work at drawing closer to  him. -Matthew 6:19, 20.  

Studying the Scriptures does more than reveal areas in which we can improve spiritually. It also deepens our appreciation for Jehovah's endearing ways, causing us to love him even more. And when our love for God grows, his love for us intensifies, thus strengthening our bond with him. -Read Corinthians 8:3. 

For us to draw close to Jehovah, however, it is essential that we study with the right objective.  John 17:3 says:  "This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ."  Thus, our objective should be not merely to take in knowledge but to come to "know"  Jehovah better as a  Person. -Read Exodus  33:13; Psalm 25:4.  

Next time: How Real Is Your Relationship With Jehovah? - Conclusion of BIBLE STUDY-JEHOVAH SPEAKS TO YOU

From the Watchtower magazine