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Here’s a story that reinforces what I wrote yesterday about reading the Bible for ourselves.

I had taught daily time with God to the staff of a small church, and the pastor encouraged everyone to give it a try. The pastor himself got up early the next morning, and here’s the way he tells it:

I decided to read Romans, and I got my Bible, my journal, my commentary, and my Greek New Testament. I used all four for a couple days until I said to myself, “That’s not what Bob taught us to do!” So I put away my commentary and my Greek New Testament and settled down to “read, reflect, respond, record,” just like Bob taught us. And I said to myself, “This is insanely simple!”

I like insanely simple. If it’s simple, I can do it; if it’s simple, I can teach it; if it’s simple, the other person can do it and also pass it on.

Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 8.33 – 35, NIV)