4 Practical Ways to Consume the Word of God

1. Reading the Bible
2. Hearing the Bible
3. Hearing God’s Voice
4. Seeing a Vision

I will instruct you (says the Lord) and guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch your progress (Psalm 32:8, TLB).

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1).

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14).

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path (Psalm 119:105).

The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives (Psalm 37:23).

The rain and snow come down from the heavens
 and stay on the ground to water the earth.
They cause the grain to grow,
 producing seed for the farmer
and bread for the hungry.
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: 10-11).

And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest (Luke 8:15).

We consume the Word of God when we READ the Bible.

Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success (Proverbs 15:22).

We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments. Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome (1 John 5:2-3).

We consume the Word of God by HEARING the Bible.

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5:17).

For the word of God is alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12).

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27).

We consume the Word of God when God SPEAKS to you by His Spirit. This is called the RHEMA word.

We consume the Word of God when we SEE God.

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do (Joshua 1:8).

“Only believe.” (Mark 5:36).

“The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” (John 6:63).

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (Matthew 6:9-13, KJV).

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23).