Daily Devotional for April 18, 2021
Go Down Deep
Dominic was scrolling through photos on his computer when his dad looked in. “Hey, Dad! I think I want to be a deep sea diver someday,” Dominic announced. “Look at these pictures Uncle Tony sent me. He took them when he went deep sea diving in Florida.”
Dad peered over Dominic’s shoulder. “Wow,” he said, “what unusual plants and animals! And what vivid colors!” His eyes twinkled. “Maybe I should become a deep sea diver too. It would be great to actually see those things.”
Together they examined more of the pictures. “God must have a wonderful imagination to create such a variety of life forms,” Dad observed.
“Uncle Tony says the farther down in the ocean you go, the prettier it gets,” Dominic said as he zoomed in on another picture. He paused and turned to his dad. “Why do you suppose God made such interesting creatures and then hid them deep down in the ocean where most people don’t ever see them?”
Dad thought for a moment. “I’m not sure, but these pictures remind me of the great God we have—and also of the riches we can find in the Bible.”
“The Bible?” repeated Dominic. “What do these pictures have to do with the Bible?”
Dad smiled. “Well, think of Uncle Tony. He’s seen the ocean many times, and yet he decided he wanted to explore it more thoroughly—to go down deep to see what he could discover. Do you think he was rewarded for his efforts?”
“He sure was,” said Dominic. “These pictures are amazing!”
Dad nodded. “It’s like that with God’s Word. If we explore and study it, He’ll reward us too. I used to think reading the Bible wasn’t important. I figured I’d already heard all those Bible stories—and biblical principles—in church.”
“You probably had,” said Dominic. “I have too.”
“We’ve heard many,” said Dad, “but learning about Jesus through His Word is a lifelong process. There’s always more He wants us to know, and He will reveal additional knowledge, insights, and wisdom to those who are willing to dig deeper into the Bible.”
Dominic grinned. “I may have to wait to become a deep sea diver, but I can start exploring the Bible now!” (Linda R. Stai)
How about you?
Are you aware the Bible has much to teach you? It holds a tremendous amount of knowledge, and as you spend time reading and studying God’s Word, He will teach you new things. He’ll help you understand more about Himself and what He did to save you, and He’ll show you His promises and how He wants you to live. Go deep into His Word to find the treasures waiting for you!
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