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The person who thirsts for God eagerly studies and meditates on the inspired word, knowing that there he is certain to find the one for whom he thirsts (St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Commentary on the Song of Songs, Sermon 23:3).
“I can’t wait to go on vacation.” “I’m looking forward to having lunch with you.” “I’m closing a big sale next week.” “I’m going shopping with my mom on Saturday.” What do all of these statements have in common? They all speak with anticipation about something good that is going to happen.
So what does anticipation have to do with reading the Bible? Everything! There is a powerful link between the grace available in Scripture and our own faith. Put simply, the more we expect God to work in us when we read and pray the Bible, the more open we will be to hearing his voice and experiencing his presence.
Standing behind St. Bernard’s words is the conviction that by seeking out the Lord in Scripture we will have an intimate experience of him. Bernard was convinced that Scripture…
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