Get in the Bible So That It Gets in You
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There was a season in my life when I was reading the Bible every day, yet I felt like very little was changing inside of me. I could quote verses, but they weren’t truly alive in my heart. It wasn’t until I realized that getting in the Bible is only half the journey—letting the Bible get in me was where transformation truly began.
Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” I began to understand that God’s Word wasn’t meant to sit on the page or pass through my eyes alone—it was meant to be planted like a seed deep into the soil of my heart, where the Holy Spirit could water it and bring it to life.
I remember one morning sitting at my kitchen table with a cup of coffee, staring at my Bible, and asking God to speak to me. I had read the same passage in John 15 countless times, but that day, the words seemed to leap from the page: “Abide in me, and I in you… apart from me you can do nothing.” It was as if the Lord whispered, “I don’t want you to just read these words. I want you to live them.” In that moment, I realized that abiding in Christ is more than a quiet time—it is a daily choice to let His Word guide my thoughts, my responses, and my heart.
The Bible is clear that transformation comes when the Word moves from our minds into our hearts. James 1:22 reminds us to be doers of the Word and not hearers only, because hearing alone will not change us. I had spent years hearing, but the shift began when I started meditating—lingering over the words, repeating them in my mind, and asking God to make them a part of me.
One of the most profound experiences I had was with Psalm 23. I decided to spend an entire week with this single chapter, reading it slowly each morning and night. At first, it felt strange not to move on to something “new,” but as the days went by, I noticed that the words were coming back to me throughout the day. I would be driving to work, and suddenly the phrase “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want” would surface in my thoughts. It was as if the Holy Spirit was reminding me of His presence in real time. The words were no longer just ink on a page; they were living and active in my heart, guiding me, calming me, and changing me.
When we truly get into the Bible, we begin to see that it is not simply a book of rules or stories; it is the voice of God speaking directly to us. Hebrews 4:12 tells us, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” The Word searches us, shapes us, and strengthens us—but only if we let it sink deep.
I have found that the most meaningful moments with Scripture happen when I slow down. I take a verse, close my eyes, and let the words roll through my mind. I might whisper them out loud, emphasizing a different word each time. Then I ask God simple questions: What are You saying to me through this? What do You want me to do with this truth today? Often, the Holy Spirit will bring someone to mind to encourage, or reveal an attitude in me that needs to change. Over time, these small moments have created big shifts in my life.
Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” The word “dwell” implies a home, a place where something belongs. God’s Word is not meant to be a guest that visits your life occasionally. It is meant to move in, take residence, and fill every room of your heart. When His Word dwells in us, we begin to notice that our responses change. We have more peace when life gets chaotic because Isaiah 26:3 promises, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” We find that our hearts are softer toward others, that we are quicker to forgive, and that temptations lose their grip.
There was a day recently when I faced an unexpected issue with my health, and my first instinct was to worry. But almost immediately, Philippians 4:6–7 came to my mind: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Instead of spiraling into fear, I prayed and felt His peace wash over me. That is the power of Scripture living in you.
Friend, if you want to see your life truly transformed, start by getting in the Bible and letting it get in you. Don’t rush through chapters for the sake of checking a box. Instead, slow down, meditate, memorize, and pray over the Word. Make it a daily habit to read a small portion with an open heart, asking the Holy Spirit to help you carry it with you through the day. Over time, you will notice that the Bible begins to speak to you in moments you need it most—bringing comfort, guidance, and strength you could never find on your own.
Today, I challenge you to take one verse and make it your own. Write it down, carry it with you, speak it out loud, and pray it back to God. Let it sink deep into your heart until it becomes part of you. As you do, you will discover that the Word of God is not just a book—it is life, and it is the key to walking in the fullness of His promises.
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Take the next seven days to truly let God’s Word get in you. Pick one chapter—maybe Psalm 23, John 15, or Romans 8—and sit with it each day. Read it slowly. Pray it. Journal what God shows you. By the end of the week, notice how the Holy Spirit begins to bring those words to life in your daily experiences. Let the Bible move from the page to your heart and watch how it transforms your life.
