The Bible as a Tape Recorder

"When Thou says, Seek ye My face; my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek."-- Psa_27:8.

THE BIBLE reminds us of a tape recorder. God has spoken into it, and as we read its pages, they transfer His living words to us. There are many things in the Bible, which, at first, we may not be able to understand, because, as the heaven is higher than the earth, so are God's thoughts higher than ours. Mr. Spurgeon used to say that when he ate fish, he did not attempt to swallow the bones, but put them aside on his plate! So when there is something beyond your understanding, put it aside, and goes on to enjoy that which is easy for spiritual digestion.

The Bible contains ten thousand promises. It is God's book of signed checks. When you have found a promise which meets your need, do not ask God to keep His promise, as though He were unwilling to do so, and needed to be pushed or talked into doing them for you. Present it humbly in the name of the Lord Jesus! Be sure that, so far as you know, you are fulfilling any conditions that may be attached; then look up into the face of your Heavenly Father, and tell Him that you are trusting on Him to do as He has said. It is for Him to choose the time and manner of His answer; but wait quietly, be patient, and you will find that not a moment too soon, and not a moment too late, God's response will be given to you. "My soul, wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from Him" (Psa_62:5); "Blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things that were told her from the Lord" (Luk_1:45).

Whether for the body, the soul, or spirit, there is no guide like Holy Scripture, but never read it without first looking up to its Author and Inspirer, asking that He will illuminate the page and make you wise unto salvation. "Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth."

PRAYER
Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I, You’re servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies. AMEN.