Digging Deeper

“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

Clifford Curzon was one of the twentieth century’s greatest pianists. His skills were the byproduct of a commitment to probe for deeper meaning in every piece of music he played. He never was content with the superficial.

Curzon spent hours in practice, examining phrases others passed over with little thought. He experienced joy at discovering new insights and finding hidden treasures. His dedication resulted in playing marked by fresh insights.

This is the kind of attitude that God rewards in spiritual things. He knows how easily we can be content with a shallow understanding or a good enough faith. But we have a choice: We can stay on the surface and live a lukewarm Christian life, or we can seek the deeper things of God.

Each day, we have opportunities to dig deeper or remain on the surface. When we face problems, do we call out to God for answers? Do we crave His insights and seek spiritual depths? Are we like Daniel? When Daniel was faced with situations he did not understand, he set his face to seek the Lord, praying with determination. As a result, God gave him deeper revelations.

Remember that God rewards those with this kind of commitment. Be one who diligently studies the Word. Pray with determination. Don’t be content to stay on the surface, but seek the deeper things of God.

Reflection Question: How will you take your Bible study to the next level today?