"Open my eyes, that I my behold wondrous things in Your Word!" These are are words of David in Psalm 119:18 as he approached the Scriptures. David understood something that seems to be nearly forgotten by modern readers, namely, that God himself is what the scriptures primarily reveal to us. David was looking for God within the pages of the book. Not only was he looking for God, but he knew that God was wonderful.
That is why it is of utmost importance to open this Book and read! Fall in love with this Book, not because it is the Holy Bible, but because it is God’s primary way of revealing himself to us, and He is Wonderful! “Oh God” the Psalmist said, “Show me wonders in thy word!” Show me wonders! How often is that our prayer when we begin to read sacred scripture?
Do you remember what God said to Samson’s parents when they asked what His name was? God answered and said to them, "Why do you ask me my name, seeing that it is Wonderful!" (Judges 13:17, 18). The prophet Isaiah describes one of the names of the Messiah, saying, “His name shall be called Wonderful!” (Is. 9:6).
Dear reader, are you looking for the wonders of the Lord himself as you read His Word today? Are you just reading it because you know you ought to? Are you only reading to find some practical application for yourself? Or are you reading it to know the living God, who is Wonderful?
Father, You are what I want. You are the treasure hidden in the field of Your Word. Open my eyes that I might see Wonders in Your Word.
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