Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes and I will see
Wonderful things from your Torah.
In my infographic on Seven Barriers to Hearing the Word the third barrier is making your Bible study a scholarly, rather than a spiritual pursuit.
Now let me be clear that I’m not against scholarship. Reading biblical languages and understanding various scholarly areas of study that relate to Bible study are quite valuable. But as a believer, I take a further step. I am looking for God. Not just theology, but relationship. Not just knowledge but understanding and even friendship.
The Psalmist knows that there is more to be learned in God’s law (here he uses the word Torah), than just knowing the definitions of words, lists of commands, and proper rituals. There is a deeper meaning to be found, and when you’ve found that, there is one even deeper.
Keep at it, and you’ll realize you’ll never be finished. There’s always something more. Spirituality is not a matter of attainment, but of continued pilgrimage.
How will you make yourself available to see new, wonderful things?
