Have you gained wisdom over this last year? Take a minute and write down the principles that you've learned and applied to your life. Can't think of any? If you're like many believers, the answer will be "nope." All too many believers do not approach God's word to gain wisdom. They listen to sermons to affirm what they already believe. They study the Bible to get a spiritual pep pill for the day and the more time goes on, the more difficult it is to get that great thought for the day.
In Proverbs 2:4 Solomon helps us understand the approach to God's Word that will gain wisdom. He challenges us to seek for wisdom as for silver, search for her as for hidden treasure. STOP! Think for a moment. If you were in a mine looking for a vein of silver or for a stash of hidden treasure, would you go running through the mine to see how quickly you could get through? Yet that's how many of us appproach God's Word. We think, "I've got to read through it in a year!!!!" Who said? I would imagine a miner looking for a vein of silver would work his way through the mine pretty slowly. When he saw something worth digging, he would dig to see what's there.
Over the years, I've found myself slowing down more and more as I approach God's Word. I love to memorize a passage, and spend a month or two meditating on the truth of that passage. It's amazing the stuff that will come as I give the word time to percolate through my mind, down to my heart. After walking with Christ for over 40 years, I've learned truth that has changed my perspective and caused me to reevaluate my life. That's what keeps life fresh for me.
So what's the habit? Slow down! Learn to meditate (Psalm 1). Let God's Word roll around in your mind and meditate on the insights you gain. You will discover the joy of being transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2)
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