Cherishing The Word

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.

Isaiah 40:8

We occasionally read stories of people who find a box of letters in an attic, letters long since forgotten or thought lost, that provide a window into the world of departed loved ones—perhaps it has happened to you. The words immediately create memories and images of those precious to us—we can hear their laughter, feel their touch, even taste their tears. Once these treasured words are in hand, we vow never to let them escape us again.

When blessings are committed to writing, they can be savored and enjoyed time after time. No wonder archaeologists and linguists treat ancient biblical manuscripts like they are made of gold. Indeed, they are more precious than gold (Psalm 19:10)! The Bible has been called God’s love letter to mankind. If we cherish letters from family members and friends, how much more ought we to cherish the love letter we’ve received from God? It’s one thing to honor the Bible in a place of safekeeping, but it’s an even better thing to read and commit its words to heart and mind.

The frequency with which we read and reread a letter from someone is an indication of its importance. How often are we reading God’s letter to us?

When you read God’s Word, you must constantly be saying to yourself, “It is talking to me, and about me.”

SØREN KIERKEGAARD