In my study today, I was touched by these words of the Savior: "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." This gives some insight into the reason that Paul said, "Faith cometh by hearing . . . the word of God (John 5:39, emphasis added)," which is found in its richest form in the scriptures.
One further scripture helps to confirm this thought: "These words [of scripture] are not of men nor of man, but of me; wherefore, you shall testify they are of me and not of man; For it is my voice which speaketh them unto you; for they are given by my Spirit unto you, and by my power you can read them one to another; and save it were by my power you could not have them; Wherefore, you can testify that you have heard my voice, and know my words" (Doctrine and Covenants 18:34-36, emphasis added).
When we study, we should "Let these sayings sink down into [our] ears" (Luke 9:44). In other words, we should take time to ponder what we have read. They will then have the desired effect in our lives, if we let them.
We gain and strengthen our testimonies of Jesus Christ while reading the scriptures, because they testify of Him, and through them we "hear" his voice, in a figurative, spiritual sense. As His words sink deeply into our ears, minds and hearts and as we apply them in our daily living, they make "an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast" (Hebrews 6:19), binding us ever more securely to Him Who is the Source of all spiritual power.
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