Reading the Bible
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:05 am
I'm tired... it has been a long day filled with agonizing work and toil. My mind is spinning, my back is aching, and perhaps even my faith has been shaken, for whatever reason. Essentially, I feel awful. Then, I pick up the Bible and open to a random page.
No matter where I read, instantly I feel fresh and new, joyous -- I feel like giving glory to God in His wonder. It is amazing!
Does everybody else have this sense too? And, more importantly, what is it? Is it just our own minds playing tricks, making us think that it is rewarding, or is it the Holy Spirit acting in our hearts, and strengthening our faith? Do Jews and Muslims have the same sensation when they read their respective holy books? What I am getting at here is whether or not the joy coming from reading scripture is just our own making, or whether it is spiritual (or even from God). What do you think?
No matter where I read, instantly I feel fresh and new, joyous -- I feel like giving glory to God in His wonder. It is amazing!
Does everybody else have this sense too? And, more importantly, what is it? Is it just our own minds playing tricks, making us think that it is rewarding, or is it the Holy Spirit acting in our hearts, and strengthening our faith? Do Jews and Muslims have the same sensation when they read their respective holy books? What I am getting at here is whether or not the joy coming from reading scripture is just our own making, or whether it is spiritual (or even from God). What do you think?