Bible Reading Part Six

[this series is based on a devotional by Stacy Ortiz entitled 'Why Should I Read the Bible?']

"But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Hebrews 5:14 (NIV)

"By constant use." Dictionary.com defines 'constant' as:
"1. not changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable
2. continuing without pause or letup; unceasing
3. regularly recurrent; continual; persistent
4. faithful; unswerving in love, devotion, etc.
5. steadfast; firm in mind or purpose; resolute. "

Each one of those definitions should describe our commitment to reading the Word. I know that I fall short of every one of them. I wish I didn't. Oh, how I wish I didn't! However, while my transformation into the likeness of CHRIST can only be done by GOD Himself, only I can decide whether or not to strive for that by making time in HIS Word my number one priority.

Also, verse 12 also talks about learning from the Word in order that we may be teachers of It. There is no greater blessing than to be able to pass on knowledge of the Word and teach others about HIM.