Continue reading in Psalm 19 and you will see a second way that God REVEALS Himself to us- His WORD or His LAW.

“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” (Psalms 19:7-11 NIV)

God REVEALS to us His plans, His love, & His way of living through His Word.

In Isaiah 55, God says that just as rain and snow have a purpose in watering the earth, His word too has a purpose. God says that His Word,

“goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11 TNIV)

I read a book this week called, “My Year of Living Like Jesus” by Ed Dobson. In this great memoir, the author chronicles his year of trying to live just like Jesus. He eats kosher, wears the tallit katan, grows out his beard, and even attempts to retreat alone in the wilderness.

Early in the book, Ed describes a conversation his son had with a Rabbi while studying in Israel. The rabbi said “If you’re a Christian and aren’t reading through the Gospels every week, then you’re not a very good Christian. How can you claim to take Jesus’ teachings seriously when you spend so little time actually reading them?”

Ed said that this statement haunted him. It haunts me.

So often we want God to REVEAL Himself to us and yet we neglect reading His Word. This is God’s REVELATION. Don’t ignore it. Don’t neglect it.

The more I read God’s Word, the more I WANT to read God’s Word. Can you say the same?

Are you in love with His book? Do you read from it daily? How can you claim to take the teachings in this book seriously when you spend so little time actually reading it?