The Bible: Understand It - Day 299

The Bible: Understand It
Day 299

"The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple" (Psalm 119:130).

When you approach God's Word with a grieving, desperate spirit, you are more open to listen to what God is saying to you through the Bible. It is an amazing experience when you come to the point where you feel you can't survive another moment without God's Word, when God's Word becomes your lifeline and your necessary focus. Then you will understand the power of God's Word, and you will understand the strength of surrendering.

Dr. Norman Peart says, "During a time of grief and difficulty, spending time in God's Word is really more significant; it's at a higher level because you are more open to what He is saying and what you may not have heard before. You are in a situation where every word means something; every word could be life or death in just how you feel."

Lord, Your word has penetrated my darkness. I want a better vision of who You are. I have been blind for so long. Draw me to the light of understanding. Amen.