They say, “There are none so blind as those who
refuse to see.” And wow—was that ever true of the Bible experts in Jesus’ day!
These were scroll-slinging scholars, verse-memorizing machines who prided
themselves on knowing their Jewish Bible inside out. Their noses were buried in
the Scriptures, convinced eternal life was tucked between the lines. But they
missed the forest for the trees! The Scriptures were shouting JESUS—and they
just wouldn’t see it.
It’s mind-blowing, really. How could people who
studied the Bible so intensely miss the very heartbeat of what they were
reading? In John 5, Jesus says, “These Scriptures are all about me! And here I
am, standing right in front of you, and you’re not willing to receive the life
you claim to be searching for.” They were digging through sacred texts looking
for life, but when the Source of Life showed up in person—boom—they didn’t
recognize Him!
Picture this: you spend your whole life learning
about a famous person, quoting them, teaching others about them... and then
they walk into the room, and you don’t even blink. That’s exactly what
happened! The Scriptures were designed to reveal Christ, to draw hearts into
intimacy with Him, to make sure they would recognize Him when He came. But
somewhere along the way, the Scribes, Pharisees, and religious leaders got
sidetracked. It became more about facts, footnotes, and theological flexing—and
less about the One those facts were pointing to.
Now let’s bring it home. Could we be doing the same
thing? Are there places in your life where you’re going through the
motions—reading your Bible, attending church—without really connecting with
Jesus? Maybe it’s become routine. But how often do you pause and ask, “Lord,
what do You want to say to me today?” or “What truth do you want to teach me
today?” The danger isn’t ignorance—it’s knowing all the right answers but
missing the heart of the One who gives them.
So what’s the fix? Start fresh. When you open the
Word, pause. Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to light up the page and reveal the
living Christ. Don’t just read—engage. Let the truth sink deep, and let it
shape your heart. Talk with Jesus—commune with Him—as you read. Share your
fears, your dreams, your hopes. Most importantly, make space to hear His voice.
Today, may the Lord give you eyes to see Him clearly as you dive deeper into His Word. May your heart be wide open to the kind of revelation that only comes from a real encounter with the Living Truth. And may His love and grace flood your life like never before.
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