THOSE WHO SEEK THE LORD WILL FIND HIM
My Bible, NAS Study Bible, is being rebound. I purchased this dear friend in the 1980’s. Sometime between 5-10 years ago, I used duct tape to hold the pages together. That failed about a year ago. I stopped writting notes in it about 10 years ago because it became fragile. I should have rebounded this bible, again, sooner.
The bible I will be using is new and a Christian Standard Bible published by Holman. It is called Experiencing God. I believe Henry Blackaby, wrote the questions in it. I have gone through Blackaby’s course, “Experiencing God,” and heard him speak and read his books. I recommend anything he is a part of to take note and learn from him.
The “Forward” in this Bible is so beautiful. It starts off with the words, “Every time I open my Bible, I tremble (Is. 66:2, 5). I do so because I realize that when I open the pages of Scripture, I don’t just encounter great writing, profound truths, and timeless wisdom. I come face-to-face with the Author.” This can cause all of us to look within ourselves.
I have not trembled before I have started reading my Bible. I have trembled once I have gotten deeper into the word. I have trembled and cried because of sin, or being humbled. I have cried when I have found refuge and rest in my LORD’S words. I have cried quiet tears when our love went deep within our hearts. Those quiet tears of complete peace, rest, and bliss. Do you ever have tears when you read God’s Word?
Beloved, if you do not experience God, do what is necessary to experience Him. I want experience before I have gone to heaven to begin my eternity with my Almighty GOD.