Have an encounter with the Word of God today

2 Kings 22:8-9a

The high priest Hilkiah said to the secretary Shaphan, "I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the Lord." He gave it to Shaphan, who read it. Then Shaphan went to the king and reported...

When King Josiah began to reign in Israel, he was just a child and did not know the Law of God. Many years later, they found the Book in the temple and brought it before the king. Upon hearing what it said, Josiah humbled himself and repented. He decided in his heart to fulfill everything that was written. The Bible tells us that he pleased the Lord by doing everything correctly.

How many of us would also like to live righteously and please the Lord?

Every day we try to govern our lives in the best possible way, but without the correct references that God has given us in His Word, this will be impossible. If we do not take an interest in the Bible, how can we please God? Is it possible to achieve this without knowing Him personally?

The story of King Josiah illustrates well how we can proceed. Josiah did not know the Word of the Lord, but when he found it, he considered it valuable. He listened and quickly repented. He humbled himself and obeyed.

Have an Encounter with the Word of God Today!

Value it. Invest quality time in reading and meditating on it every day. Meditate with humility, repent, and obey with faithfulness.

To Start Knowing More Today:

• Rediscover the Word of God throughout the day.

• Analyze what is the best time of your day to dedicate yourself to the attentive reading of the Bible.

• Disconnect from distractions! Go to a quiet place and enjoy the knowledge of God.

• Pray and ask God to speak to your heart through His Word.

• Take note of the passages, reflections, or personal discoveries you make during your reading.

• Apply to your practical life everything you learn from the Word of God.

• Share the richness of that knowledge with others.

To Pray:

Lord, thank You because I can know You through Your Word. Help me to love You more and to dedicate time in my day to better know the Bible by reading, listening, meditating, and faithfully practicing it. Just as happened with King Josiah, help me to have a humble, repentant, and obedient heart, so that I am always ready to fulfill Your will as expressed in the Scriptures. Amen.

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