If God’s Word Is Boring, I’m the Problem...

If you’ve been reading these daily writings for very long you’ve probably established that the messages are very similar. The main concepts don’t change. It may seem like you’d want to learn new content, new concepts. It might even seem boring. Christianity’s message is simple, it doesn’t change. The main idea is crystal clear. Why? God doesn’t change. His word doesn’t change. The more we become familiar with it, the more we can become bored with it or take it for granted. Here’s the core truth about God’s word, it doesn’t change, rather it changes us. Never forget this. God’s word never changes. If you read it when you’re 20 years old, then read it when you’re 50 years old, the words will stay the same. The difference is their meaning to us will change. It will become deeper and more precious to us. The longer we stay connected it’s deeper message will resonate with us. It’s like digging for treasure. At first we are excited, then after a few feet we get tired, we start to lose that excitement. As we press on the anticipation may fade, but we know it’s there. After 10 or 20 feet, doubts creep in, but inside we know there’s treasure there so we keep digging. The hope of that treasure keeps us going until, “bam”, our shovel hits the treasure chest. The reward is well worth all the struggles and emotions we experience. The digging stayed the same, but the process brought about a rollercoaster of thoughts, anxieties, stress, and hard work. This experience solidifies our pursuit of more treasure. Each time we dig, it’s the same process, the same hard work, the same emotional experience, but it’s the treasure that makes it all worth it. We work side by side with new people and see how their responses have similarities and differences. Our experiences have shaped our thinking process to the point where the excitement isn’t as great as it once was, but the final outcome is always more rewarding. God’s word never changes. And His message doesn’t change either. However, His word and His message changes us. As we age (dig), we get closer to discovering its treasure. Finally we discover it, and enjoy the reward. As we press on, daily reading His word, it becomes alive, and it means so much more as we get through life. The Bible says God’s word is alive, it cuts through all the BS (Heb 4:12). It tells us it never returns void; it accomplishes exactly what it’s supposed to (Isa 55:8-11). It equips us for every good work (2Tim 3:16-17). You see, if God’s word every gets boring to us, there’s something wrong with us. His word doesn’t change, and His message remains the same, but it meets us where we are in life, and walks along side us. It helps us when we need it, and gives us insights into our lives that benefits not only us but others as well. The way we see God’s word is paramount. If we see it in any other way than what it actually is, the most powerful thing we can use snd possess, then we must examine our motives and evaluate our relational status with God. Most likely, we will find our stance creeping toward the worldly line, wanting to step across and have one foot in the world while digging in with solid traction on the Godly/Spiritual side. This is the most dangerous place to be. It’s the most susceptible position to be in. It’s also when we will find ourselves viewing God’s word as boring or not applicable to our lives. Don’t allow yourself to stay there. Pull back, retreat. You may find yourself experiencing anxiety or depression. You can’t serve two masters. God’s word never changes, it just changes us. It’s alive and active, and it stands forever. It’s what helps us through rough times, mediocre times, good times, and great times. God’s message may seem simple, and you may become so familiar with it, you start to take it for granted. Don’t lose heart, it will rescue lost souls, heal hurting souls, and continue to sanctify souls until He returns. We can count on that, even when we lose sight of its function and purpose. God’s word accomplishes everything it’s set out to do. It’s why I love it so much. In an ever changing world, it’s great to have an anchor for my soul.

8 The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8

12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12

8 “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.“And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth,so My ways are higher than your waysand My thoughts higher than your thoughts. 10 “The rain and snow come down from the heavensand stay on the ground to water the earth.They cause the grain to grow,producing seed for the farmerand bread for the hungry.11 It is the same with My word.I send it out, and it always produces fruit.It will accomplish all I want it to,and it will prosper everywhere I send it. Isaiah 55:8-11

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17