There is a world of difference in simply reading the Bible...and experiencing its power...
“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him,
“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.
And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:31-32
My dear friend, Marjorie, shared with me yesterday...
Although she dearly and deeply loved God’s Word, she once was riddled and held captive by every fear imaginable (I knew her then...oh my...this was so true!). Guilt and shame were weaved into her daily life, as well. It wasn’t until she allowed the Holy Spirit to His breathe upon His inspired Word...did she experience the transforming work of the Word. Jesus....the Written and Living Word. So...
Read the Bible to learn, learn, learn...but also ask the Spirit to cause life, power, deliverance, healing, and restoration be your daily experience, too.