The Gnat And The Bee

The Gnat And The Bee "But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it--he will be blessed in what he does." James 1:25 The scripture above paints a picture of a man in a hurry. He has a lot on his mind. He takes a casual glance at himself and rushes on, not taking the time to really see what is behind the scene. If the Bible is like a mirror, then this man is simply getting a glimpse into the Word and not really applying it to his life. This reminds me of a gnat and a bee. The gnat is going everywhere, flittering from one place to another, never taking the time to really settle down and explore his environment. The bee however takes the time to explore the blossoms, to get inside them and experience the blessings that each one brings. Many Christians I know today are like this when they study the Word of God. They are like a gnat bouncing here and there, instead of being like a bee and diving in and staying long enough to extract the sweetness of each one of God's scriptures. The man in verse 25 gazes into the Word, and stays there, digesting all the wisdom that God brings. This is someone who delights in God’s Word, who applies God’s Word, and who cherishes God’s Word. What kind of Christian are you? Do you take a passing glance at God’s Word and move on to the next thing on your to do list, or do you dig deeper? Which sounds more like you…the passing glance or the careful gaze? When you dig deeper into the wisdom God gives you in the Bible, you find the answers to many of life's problems. When King Solomon asked for only Wisdom from God, he knew that if he had wisdom he would be able to have the things necessary to face his struggles. When you read your Bible today, be like the bee, dig in and really see what God is saying to you. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven July 21