bible reading

An animal that “ruminates” is one that chews on a cud. Like a cow. We use this same term when we are talking about quietly paying close attention to something. Like reading the Bible.

If the Bible is really inspired by God to reflect exactly what God wants us to know to live in his Kingdom now, then it would be wise to read it. Like a love letter, though, not a newspaper article. We want to “ruminate” on the Word, slowly taking in and savoring how it speaks to us today. God is eternal, and so somehow the meaning of his Word always applies directly to any given age. An example.

If you are really stressed out at work or at school right now, “chew” on this for a while.

And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process? (Mark 8:36)