The Bible

The past thirty days, I, along with a few other people, read the entire Bible. Now when I began this challenge I had no idea what it would look like or how difficult that would be. It ended up being about six hours of reading every day!  I don't mean this in a boastful way, I just mean to express the dedication it took and the Grace from the Father that was necessary for this to happen.
A few thoughts:
I don't know that the Bible is meant to be read in thirty days like this. Yes, this challenge was from the Lord and I am glad I did it.
But what I do know is that the Bible is meant to be read with intentionality and intensity. It is to be studied and meditated on.  It is the Bread of Life! I don't know about you, but I eat at least three meals a day just to have 24 hours of mortal life. How much more then do we need for spiritual sustenance?

Honestly until now, I would read a chapter here and there as I would hang out with the Lord but I thought that reading the Bible too much was a religious thing. But I have to say that there is NOTHING "religious" about seeking the Lord in the scriptures.

"From the moment a soul has the grace to know God, she must seek." -Mother Teresa
Through reading His word all the way through I have encountered a new side of the Lord. He has expanded my vision and my view of Him. 
Here's the deal:
            The Lord is Good!
            He has a plan.
            The Lord LOVES His people,
            and what He asks of us is to love Him back with all that we have.
    
This is seen throughout the entire Bible! (even in Leviticus)
Another thing,
The words that Jesus speaks in the gospels apply to every day of your life.
I had no idea how much Jesus really encompasses everything that we are to encounter.
By saying all of this about the Bible, I am not discrediting listening to the voice of God today. That is just as/more important. Studying scripture without listening to the Spirit who wrote the Word is frustrating and seemingly pointless. Revelations come from Him!
He is speaking today. AND He is speaking with scripture.
It is NOT either or, it is both and MORE!!!!