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A Living Document Today's Devotional Read: Psalm 1 Bible in a Year: Proverbs –18; 2 Corinthians 6 Blessed is the one . . . whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Psalm 1:1–2 In memorializing his grandfather’s work, Peter Croft wrote, “It is my deepest desire for the person who picks their Bible, whatever version they use, not only understand but experience the scriptures living documents, just relevant, dangerous, and exciting now they were those thousands of years ago.” Peter’s grandfather was J.B. Phillips, a youth minister who undertook a new paraphrase of the Bible in English during World War II in order to make it come alive to students at his church. Like Phillips’ students, we face barriers to reading and experiencing Scripture, and not necessarily because of our Bible translation. We may lack time, discipline, or the right tools for understanding. But Psalm 1 tells us that “Blessed is the one . . . whose delight is in the law of the Lord” (vv. 1–2). Meditating on Scripture daily allows us to “prosper” in all seasons, no matter what hardship we’re facing. How do you view your Bible? It’s still relevant with insight for living today, still dangerous in its call to believe and follow Jesus, still exciting in the intimate knowledge of God and humanity that it imparts. It’s like a stream of water (v. 3) that provides the sustenance we need daily. Today, let’s lean in—make time, get the right tools, and ask God to help us experience Scripture as a living document. What barriers do you face when reading the Bible? How can you make space to listen to God’s voice? God, help me experience Scripture as a living document today. 
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I view my Bible as my most treasured book, but if it were ever withheld from me, I still have enough scriptures in my heart to sustain me. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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