– True growth happens when Scripture gets personal.
Some of us have been reading the Bible for years. We’ve memorized verses, highlighted our favorite Psalms, and flipped through chapters as part of our routine. But here’s a question I had to ask myself—and maybe you should too: Has the Word ever read you back?
We say we’re in the Word, but is the Word in us?
Not just as information, but as transformation.
Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword… it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” That means the Word doesn’t just sit on a page—it searches us. It sees us. It doesn’t just go through us; it cuts through us.
It’s easy to read Scripture like a textbook—looking for lessons, examples, or even sermon material. But there’s a different kind of reading where you sit still and let the Word ask the questions.
It’s when Psalm 51 makes you pause and ask, “Do I really have a clean heart?”
When 1 Corinthians 13 makes you ask, “Am I actually walking in love, or just pretending to?”
When James 1 whispers, “Don’t just hear it—do it.”
That’s when the Word isn’t just being read—it’s reading you.
It’s peeling back layers. Confronting motives. Inviting honesty.
Letting Scripture get that close isn’t always comfortable. But it’s real. And real is where change happens.
We don’t grow by reading more chapters. We grow by letting the Word penetrate. Letting it slow us down. Letting it examine us. Letting it reveal the places where we need to forgive, repent, be healed, or just be honest.
So, today, don’t just read the Word. Sit with it. Let it read your fears, your pride, your wounds, your worship.
Because when it reads you, that’s when the real transformation begins.
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District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
