A Priceless Reward

John Ortberg, in his book The Life You’ve Always Wanted, wrote, “I have never known someone leading a spiritually transformed life who had not been deeply saturated in Scripture.”  He’s right.  But mastery of scripture calls for commitment.

Masters of  foreign languages require years of studying. Professional writers endure years of writing, being edited, and rewriting. Airplane pilots need countless hours of simulation and then actual flying time before being allowed to transport others across the country. Artists practice drawing, paint mixing, and brush stroking for decades before they create a masterpiece.

In a similar manner, in order to make progress regarding a relationship with God, one must spend hours in prayer, worship, and study of the Scripture. The Bible contains God’s words to His children, words to encourage them and to help them live lives worthy of His kingdom. These words must be studied.  Paul, the apostle, knew the Scripture inside and out. As a zealous Jew, he memorized most of what we now call the Old Testament.

Imagine the value of daily immersing oneself in the living Word of God. The rewards would be priceless.