“I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.” Psalms 119:14-15 NLT
The thrill of the hunt, the joy of finding buried treasure can be yours as you dig into God’s Word. Some truths can be gleaned from the surface of the Scriptures. But other treasures must be searched for. It is to this great adventure that God calls us.
We are instructed to study God’s Word, not as one preparing for a test, but as one hunting for buried treasure. For surely there will be a great reward. So pause longer over certain words and phrases in the Bible. Ask more questions regarding the context and meaning of a passage. But remember – the point of all this study is to find Jesus. He is your reward.
The Bible tells us to reflect on God’s ways. This means to ask the question how a passage specifically applies to your life. Never leave a passage of Scripture without “reflecting,” or personally responding in obedience to God’s voice. Otherwise, His Word will not be alive in your life. It will just be another text book.
Read Psalm 119:33-40. What treasures can you find? Will you reflect on God’s personal word to you through this passage?
Digging for Riches
