Words On A Page

"The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, and teach out of Your Law." Psalm 94:11-12

It's true, my thoughts are futile. When I sit down to study the Bible, I read the scriptures, try to understand and make application for my life and I find...nothing. I search some more thinking, "Surely there must be something here," and still, nothing.

That's exactly what happened this morning. Really, it's what happens every time I go to study the Bible. All I see are words on a page htat don't mean anything to me. Finally in frustration I cry out, "Lord, You're right! I don't know anything, my thoughts are futile. Will You teach me?" For me it's almost always instantaneous, the moment I humble myself and am willing to be taught, it's as if those words on the page suddenly jump out at me and I understand. Thoughts, insights, illustrations, applications all flood my mind and I know they're not my own. A moment ago it was obvious that my mind was incapable of producing anything, but now, now my eyes have been opened, my ears can hear, and my heart can understand what God is saying to me. And I'm blessed. Blessed because God is my teacher.

You know, the words and thoughts I express on this blog aren't really mine either. I don't just sit down and think, I'm going to write today. The truth is, I can't write unless God is speaking to me. I have nothing to say, but God, well, He has a lot to say if I'll just listen to Him. He has a lot to say to you too, if you'll listen. He'll make words on a page jump out at you too. Your heart and mind can be filled with His insights. Let Him instruct you and you'll be blessed.