"Yea, I think it meet . . . .to stir you up." 2 Peter 1:13
An elderly lady was once leaving a missionary rally in the company of a young woman. One who was close enough to listen to their conversation was surprised to hear the young girl say rather flippantly, "I just can't get interested in missions!" "Well, dearie," said the sweet old lady, "tisn't to be expected you would - yet awhile. It's just like getting interest in a bank. You have to put in a little something first or you'll never have any! The more you put in, the more you'll get out of it. Try it, dearie, just put in a little something and you're sure of the interest." The old lady's philosophy was simple, but true. If you lack interest in something, it is probably because you have put very little into it. You say you can find no pleasure in Bible study, but have you ever sat down with a concordance and the Scripture and cross-checked the proof text on a given subject? Have you ever read the book of Psalms until you came to some promise that comforted you, and then meditated and rested upon that choice blessing until your soul had drawn all the spiritual honey out of it and your heart overflowed with the sweet nectar of praise? Have you ever completely read a book of the Bible at one sitting so that you could get the entire sense of its message? If not, no wonder you have no interest!
You say you can stir up little enthusiasm for soul winning or personal work, but have you ever tried to speak to someone or really worked at showing others the love of Christ? Have you ever volunteered or spent time visiting the poor and / or needy? If not, it's no wonder you have "no interest."
"Bread For Each Day"
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