Have you ever ran into an old friend and are amazed at how much you enjoyed sitting down talking to each other. It's like you can talk for hours and it seems like no time has passed. Even though you have kept up with each via Facebook, emails, texting, there is nothing like just sitting down together and catching up.
That is what I experienced this morning, and learned a very important lesson, that with all the ways we try to make communication easier and faster (and yes I believe there is a time and place for such communication) there is absolutely nothing better than sitting down together.
Well this morning, I got my Bible out and sat down with my Bible. Now don't get me wrong, I spend a lot of time online, reading different Bible Studies, Reading through the Bible online etc. but I have neglected picking up my physical Bible and reading. I realized this morning that with all that modern technology has to offer, there is something very special about picking up your Bible.
The first thing I noticed is that I had to reacquaint myself with my Bible, it actually took me longer than expected to find certain passages. I mean on the computer, I just type in the reference and there it is, no looking, no memorizing where books are just relying on the computer to do it all.
Then I became reacquainted with my notes, I have always been a person that writes in the margins of my Bible, and it was great to read over notes that were there. Remembering lessons that I had learned, promises that I had claimed, just notes that make my Bible unique to me.
Finally, picking up the Bible, allowed me to be directed by God to certain passages as I combed leisurely through my Bible. It wasn't me determining what to read, but just letting the conversation go in any direction it wanted to go.
What a great way to start the day, by sitting down with an old friend and spending some long overdue time getting reacquainted.
So if you are like me, and maybe its been sometime since you have picked up your Bible, try it. Turn off the computer, the Biblical Apps, and just spend time with your friend.
