5 Ways To Find Direction From The Bible

1. Hear The Word of God.

Matthew 11:15: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

It is important to be in a good Bible believing church and hear the preaching and teaching of the Word. Taking notes will increase the retention of what you are learning. Hearing is the first step of obtaining direction for our lives through the Bible.

2. Read The Word of God.

I Timothy 4:13: Till I come, give attendance to reading,…

Set aside time every day to read God’s Word. Underline or write down those passages that are the most relevant to you. Don’t worry about the passages you don’t understand, as you are faithful in the things that you do understand the Holy Spirit will reveal and clarify more of His Word.

3. Study The Word of God.

II Timothy 2: 15: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

As you read look up other verses that pertain to the passage that you are reading. A good study bible such as the KJV Thompson Chain Reference Bible, or the KJV Open Bible will help. It is also useful to have a good bible dictionary at hand.

4. Meditate on The Word of God.

I Timothy 4: 15: Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

If you know how to worry than you know how to meditate. Unfortunately we usually “worry” on the bad things in our lives. After you have heard, read and studied The Word spend some time “worrying” on it. Meditating lets the Word of God speak to you. Meditation makes the Bible personal and profitable.

5. Live The Word of God.

II Timothy 3:14: But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15: And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

The Word of God must be lived out in our lives, not just heard, read, studied, and meditated upon. Jesus gives a stern warning to those who hear but do not live His Word in Matthew 7:24-27

Never forget that we are in a spiritual war with Satan, who wants to snatch God’s Word from our hearts and life.