Me & The Bible

One of the most basic practices of Christianity is to read the Bible.

I remember that day in June in Starbucks with Tisha. We were talking about my struggles with Jesus. I used to call myself Catholic, because I grew up in this environment. I knew Jesus as the Son of God and God, so this was not something new for me. However, I wasn't sure if I believed in this or just knew it, because of my experience with the Catholic Church. Then Tisha advised me to read the Bible everyday and to pray that Jesus would revel himself to me as God.

So since then, I have been reading a chapter or two of the Gospel of John every day. Just reading it. I guess I was reading just because I said I would do it, rather than for any other reason. I read the Bible each day for two months, but after this period, I gained nothing but the habit of reading the Bible. It didn't improve my faith.

Afterwards, in August, I went on vacation without my Bible. Guess what? I really missed it!! I had the impression that God wanted to reach me, but He couldn't because of the lack of support. It was like He was trying to call me, but I had left my phone at home.

Now, as I read the Bible, I want even more of God. Even when I try to analyze the text, to better understand it, it’s not enough. I need more! I want to study the Bible to truly understand who God is, how God is, and what he wants to tell me.

Heidi said that Jesus is like a husband to her. So I was thinking about that and wondering how can I talk to Jesus like I would talk to my husband? How can I talk to Him like this, if I don't know Him? I can't. That’s why, like in marriage, I have to look for ways to know Him better every day. How can I do this? Through the Word!! Sure, I can meet God in situations and hear from Him through other people, but the Bible is the basic "tool," the “cell phone” I need to meet God, because it's the Book about Him and His love for us.