Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Get Familiar

I recently switched laptops and it has taken me awhile to become familiar with all the buttons and what they do. My other laptop was more basic and I was more comfortable with it due to my being more familiar with it's operation. Now, don't get me wrong. I really liked the other laptop but this new one is faster, a little smaller and weights a little less.

The other day, I could not get my internet to work. When I clicked the troubleshoot button it indicated that my switch was off for the internet. Well, due to my unfamiliarity with the newer laptop, I could not find the switch. I searched all over the laptop for a switch, but to no avail. Then, I noticed a little button on the right side of the laptop and lo and behold, there it was. I slide it the other direction and "bam" I had internet. Then I pushed this other button and out came a little remote control/mouse. I thought, "what is this?" So, I have discovered a couple of things with my different laptop and I am now more familiar with it than ever.


I have found this to be true when it comes to my Bible. I've had one for along time. I even use to carry a KJV. I've read most of the Bible over the years and am somewhat familiar with where most books are. But, I want to be even more familiar with the Bible. I want to know what God says about himself, us, his will, his plan, his love, his glory, etc. The only way I know to be more familiar with God's word is to read it, meditate upon it and study it. When things aren't going well, I want to know where to turn for encouragement. For this to happen, I must be familiar with the Bible's content. The Psalmist states "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." PS 119:11 (ESV) He goes on to state in Psalm 119:105 "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (ESV)

My prayer for me and for all of us would be that we become so familiar with God's word that there isn't a situation we face that we won't know where to turn for instruction, wisdom, correction, rebuke, teaching and training in righteousness. Let's get familiar!