Deeper Life

“I set my face unto the LORD God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession.”—Daniel 9:3–4 KJV

What made Clifford Curzon a great pianist? One key was his commitment to probe for deeper meaning in every piece he played. Curzon spent hours in practice, examining phrases that others passed over with little thought. He experienced joy at discovering new truths and finding hidden treasures. His dedication resulted in playing marked by rare distinction and continually fresh insight.

This is the kind of attitude God rewards in spiritual matters. He knows how easily we can be content with a shallow understanding or good enough faith. We have a choice: We can have a superficial understanding of the Bible and live a lukewarm Christian life, or we can go deeper.

Think about these issues in your life. When you read the Bible, do you call out to God for answers? Are you just going through the motions and staying on the surface? Do you crave His insights and want to tap into His power? Are you content with a shallow understanding or do you really want to grow in your faith, dig deeper, see His principles come alive in your life, and experience miracle-working power?

Think of Daniel’s example. The Bible tells us that he intensely sought the Lord. As a result, God gave him profound revelations.

God rewards people with this kind of commitment, persistence, and child-like faith. Dedicate yourself to this kind of diligent faith and persistence.

Reflection Question: How do you intentionally seek to know God better?