April 3

Exodus 32:7-14

John 5:31-47

“Search the Scriptures.”

We all know that God wants to reveal himself to us through Scripture.  But just like everything else in Christian life, Scripture won’t just magically make sense to us.  We need to cooperate with the Spirit, and that takes time, attention, and perseverance.  Begin the reading of your selected passage with prayer. Read it a second or third time, dwelling on words and phrases that strike you.  Place yourself in the scene described. Imagine Jesus is sitting across from you and telling you the story himself.  Be still…… and let God speak to you. Try to write out what you think God is saying to you.  It is in such quiet reflection that you will learn to hear his voice.

• By Deacon John Collins