Go To the Source

[S] John 6:39-40 --
39  "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; 40  and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.

[O] At first read, I'm asking what was wrong with reading the Scripture, but re-examining the passage it says "search" not "read" or "study" the Scripture, for eternal life.  The Scripture itself is nothing more than black ink on white paper and the words themselves do not have the life but what those words point to -- Jesus -- gives eternal life.

[A] Discernment of the author from what the author wrote, miracle from the miracle worker, the message from what the message is pointing to is very critical in living out Christ-following life because it is so easy to get all wrapped up about busily searching for the truth from the wrong places because I miss purpose or the original intention of God.  I have to constantly reaffirm myself of God's heart in my life and all that I do so that I won't get lost in my busy-ness not realizing what God desires from me.

[P] Dear Jesus, I come to You for eternal life, guidance, and forgiving grace for my life.  I surrender all I have such that my life will live out Your purpose that You designed for me from the beginning.  In Your name.  Amen.