Consistency in studying the Word of God can only be achieved if you begin to treat the Word of God as a your daily meal, not just what you do when you only feel like doing it. Some days you may not feel like studying, but you must be resolute to study God’s Word daily.
1. Choose A Particular Time Of Study
Think through your daily schedule and choose a time that most convenient for you, a time you will be able to give your full attention to the study of God’s Word, it could be very early in the morning, before bed at night or even in the midnight.
The main idea is that you create a schedule that you can maintain daily
2. Start Small
You don’t have to start reading the Bible for long hours, instead start small even if it’s 15 minutes per day depending on your schedule, the important thing is that you form an habit of studying the Word of God daily, as you continue daily you can then increase your study time.
3. Have A Bible Reading Plan
This will help you know what to read daily, instead of wondering what chapter or verse of the Bible to study, a reading plan will already outline that to you.
Reading plan will help you avoid the temptation of just opening the Bible and closing it out of confusion on what to read.
4. Keep A Bible Study Journal
As you read the Word of God daily ensure to note down all the things you think God is saying to you through the scriptures, these can be lessons, questions, prayers or even verses that stand out for you during your Bible study time
When you write down notes from your study time, it will help you remember what you have learnt and what you need to work on as a person, this is how the Word of God can transform your life.
5. Remove Distractions
When you want to study the Bible, ensure to get rid of every form of distraction, that time you have made up your mind to give to Bible study must be used only for Bible study, do not share your attention during that time, so you may have to turn off notifications on your phone or find a quiet place to stay in order to do your Bible study without been distracted.
6. Pray Before You Study
It is very important that you pray before you begin studying your Bible, not necessarily long prayers, just a sincere prayer from a heart hungry for knowledge and direction from God, so you can say:
“Lord I thank you for another opportunity to be in your presence today, please grant me good understanding of your Word, help me to see what you want me to see as I study your Word today in Jesus name”. Amen
Make studying God’s Word your lifestyle not just a religious exercise that you perform to fulfill all righteousness. Let there be an hunger from your heart daily to seek and hear what God has to say to you through His Word; the Bible, as you do this your life will be transformed for His glory in Jesus name
Meditation
How to Meditate on the Bible
Meditating on the Word of God goes beyond just reciting a Bible verse over and over again, it is actually thinking deep about the Word of God, seeking to understand it, and allowing your life to be influenced or transformed by the Word you have read.
In Psalm 1:1-2 The Bible says: “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night”
Still not clear about how to meditate on God’s Word? These are simple steps to meditate on Scripture:
Step 1. Read The Portion Of The Bible Slowly
You can decide to pick a short passage or verse and read it several times, don’t be in a hurry
For example: “The Lord is my light and salvation whom shall I fear!.” — Psalm 27:1
Step 2. Think Deeply About What This Verse Means
You may need to ask yourself:
What is this verse saying to me?
In Psalm 27:1, David is affirming that God is his light and salvation, who shall he fear?
Step 3. Personalize The Word
Here you need to think of what the verse means to you personally
That way you can say: The Lord is my own Light and my Salvation, I need not be afraid of anyone.
Step 4. You may Want To Keep Repeating It All Day
As you go about your daily activities keep thinking about the Word you read in the morning, keep reminding yourself that God is your light and salvation (for example).
Ensure that you allow the Word of God remain in your heart all day.
Step 5. Turn the Scripture Into Prayer
With the knowledge you have gotten from God’s Word, you can pray this way:
“Father i thank you that you are my light, the One who shines His light in my path that I will not have to walk in darkness, thank you for been my Savior, my defense and my fortress against every activity of the enemy, I am grateful Lord for my confidence is in you Lord, help me to walk in this consciousness all day in Jesus name” Amen
Step 6. Put It Into Practice
Finally obedience is key, as you read the Word of God and meditate on it daily, ensure that your life comply with the Word you read, it may not be sudden but you have to put in conscious effort towards ensuring that your life aligns with God’s Word.
Always remember, the goal is not just to read the Word for knowledge sake, but that your life be transformed by the Word you have read, this is how everyone who sees you will know that you are a true believer in Christ.
So keep studying, keep meditating, and keep living by the Word!
