The Bible is a precious gift from God that reveals his love, His will and His ways. I have a passion for studying the Bible and learning more about the amazing God who inspired it. That is why I always try to be attentive and alert when I read the Scriptures. I don’t want to miss anything that God wants to teach me or show me through his word. One way that I do that is by leaning forward when I read the Bible. I find that this posture helps me to concentrate and to show respect for the Word of God. It also communicates to God that I am eager and hungry to hear from him.
Leaning forward is like saying, “Lord, I am listening. Speak to me through Your word. Teach me, correct me, encourage me, transform me.” When we lean forward, we are also inviting the Holy Spirit to guide us and illuminate our minds. The Holy Spirit is the one who inspired the writers of the Bible, and He is the one who can help us understand and apply it. He can also reveal to us things that we might not notice or understand on our own. He can make the Word of God come alive in our hearts and minds. Leaning forward is a way of opening ourselves to the Holy Spirit and his work in us.
When we read the Bible, we are not just reading a book. We are engaging in a conversation with God. He speaks to us through his Word, and we respond to Him with our faith, our obedience, our worship and our prayers. Leaning forward is a way of expressing our interest and involvement in this conversation. It is a way of saying, “Lord, I want to know You more. I want to love You more. I want to follow You more.” Leaning forward is not just a physical posture. It is an attitude of the heart. It is a way of honoring God and his Word. It is a way of growing in our relationship with Him.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
