READ: Matthew 5:1-12
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein:“ – Joshua 1:8
The time you spend reading a book is spent fellowshipping with the author of the book. “Soaking” in books written by anointed men is an invaluable way of associating with them. What a great privilege it is to interact with a great person for three hours in the privacy of your home!
As you read this, you are fellowshipping with me and I am fellowshipping with you. As I write, I feel that I am talking to certain people. I am ministering directly to as many as would take the time to receive. Just as Elisha listened to the words of Elijah and the disciples listened to the words of Jesus, you are listening to my words as you read! The disciples listened to the words of Jesus, that is how they were anointed.
And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
Mark 3:13-15
You can be with Jesus today by reading His words in the Bible. I am constantly amazed at the number of ministers who do not read the Bible. They just use the Bible as a tool for preaching. The Word of God is, first of all, for your benefit.