I love these verses and the contrast of the Bereans’ response compared to those in Thessalonica. Their heart posture shines through! They really wanted to know the truth, and they wanted and believed that Scripture would speak to them. When I come to a crossroads or doubt or a pain point, how often am I first searching what Scripture has to say? When I do start there and embrace humility instead of believing that I have the answers or someone else does, it clears the path for receiving what God has to say first. When I begin with humility, I can accept that I don’t know everything, but I also don’t need to know everything because God already gave us what we need to know. I can search the Bible and believe that what it says and what God is speaking through it matters more than what I have to say. I continue to be convicted about giving the Bible more space in my daily rhythms, allowing it to search me.
Father, we give You the space this morning to speak to us. Help us be more concerned with what You have to say in Your Word than what we have to say. Help us pause and wait on You in all the things that we may want to jump to quickly as we start the day. Search us and give us the discernment to be able to tell what is from You. Stir up a new passion within us to dive into Your Word, thank You for providing everything that we need to follow You. You are faithful!