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What I want to talk about today is God’s Word—the Bible, the Scriptures, the Living Word of God. In the Bible, it’s often referred to as food—specifically bread.
Jesus even referred to His own body as bread, because He is the Word. In Genesis, when it says, “The Word was God, and the Word was with God,” that’s talking about Jesus. He is the Word, and that Word is essential to our lives.
There should never be a day when we don’t take in the written Word of God. I think we can all agree on that. But let’s be honest—sometimes it gets away from us. Life happens. We get busy, tired, distracted. That’s why today, I want to remind you how important it is to feed on God’s Word daily.
Think about how often we eat in a day—usually at least three times. Some of us, maybe a bit more. But even if you're a once-a-day eater, you’re still intentional about getting nourishment. Shouldn’t we do the same for our spirit?
Let me share something with you. I’m a musician, and back when I was in college, my guitar instructor told me, “You only have to practice on the days you eat.”
I was pretty fond of eating, so for me, that meant every single day. That idea stuck with me. And I believe we can take that same philosophy and apply it to our spiritual life: You only have to read your Bible on the days you eat.
We’re going to look at a few basic scriptures—ones you probably already know. In fact, when I start reading them, you might be able to finish the verse before I do. But don’t let that familiarity take away their power.
Sometimes, we need to revisit the basics to reignite our passion and remember why this matters so much.
Jesus said in Luke 4:4, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” And in John 6:58, “This is the bread which came down from heaven… He who eats this bread will live forever.”
Can you feel your spirit respond to those words? That’s what happens when Jesus speaks. There’s a spark. A Bible instructor once told me: every time you see “Messiah,” remember it means “The Anointed One.” That changes how you read everything.
If you’re struggling in your thought life—with fear, unforgiveness, anxiety—often the root is a lack of the Word. We must prioritize it daily.
Some might say, “I’ve read these scriptures a hundred times.” But let me ask you this: How helpful is the memory of a good meal when you’re hungry today? Not very. You need fresh bread. Scripture needs to be fresh, every single day.
Even after years of study, a familiar verse can suddenly jump out and hit your spirit in a new way. That’s the Holy Spirit. That’s Rhema—when the Word of God goes from head knowledge to heart truth.
Jeremiah 15:16 says, “Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.”
Just like a cow chews its cud, we should be chewing on the Word. Mull it over. Meditate. Reflect. Think of Mary in Luke 2:19, after the shepherds visited her: “Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
That’s how we digest the Word. That’s how it becomes Rhema.
A verse of the day is fine, but it’s like eating two french fries. It doesn’t satisfy. Now, sometimes the Holy Spirit gives you a short phrase to chew on all day—and that’s powerful. But most often, we need more. We need depth. We need full meals.
Ever been on vacation and felt more irritated, less peaceful? Check your time in the Word. Being out of routine often means skipping it—and you can feel the difference. No Word = spiritual weakness.
Jesus modeled this in Matthew 4:1–4. When Satan tempted Him, He responded with scripture. Not opinions. Not feelings. The Word. And He was able to do that because it was already in Him.
John 14:26 says the Holy Spirit will bring to your remembrance all that Jesus has said. But He can only remind you of what you’ve put in. If you haven’t deposited it, there’s nothing to withdraw.
Whether it’s prophecy, a teaching, or life circumstances, the Word is your standard. If something doesn’t line up with the Word, it doesn’t belong.
Ask Him what you should read. He will guide you. And if you don’t sense clear direction, start with the Gospels. Read the red letters. Start with Jesus.
Picking a Bible translation is personal. I prefer the New King James most of the time. My wife loves the Amplified. It depends on your taste and your goal. If you want to chew deeply on scripture, Amplified is great. If you want to grasp big-picture ideas, try the Living Bible. The point is: get into it.
Let’s be people of the Word. Not occasionally, but daily. Let’s feed our spirits like we feed our bodies.
