1 Nephi 19: 23 and 2 Nephi 33:2

 

Here are the two verses I just read this morning: 

"23 And I did read many things unto them which were written in the books of Moses; but that I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah; for I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning." (1 Nephi 19:23)

"2 But behold, there are many that harden their hearts against the Holy Spirit, that it hath no place in them; wherefore, they cast many things away which are written and esteem them as things of naught." (2 Nephi 33:2)

This reading is actually the continuation of yesterday's reading. And here's the continuation of the commentary from the "Come, Follow Me" manual entitled: "Feast upon the words of Christ": 

"Consider making a list of decisions or situations (now and in the future) in which you need God’s guidance. What can you learn from 2 Nephi 32 that will help you succeed in receiving inspiration from Him? What might lead people to “harden their hearts against the Holy Spirit”? (2 Nephi 33:2).

As you ponder Nephi’s counsel, think about how you study the Savior’s words. Would you describe it as snacking, eating, or feasting? What’s the difference, in your opinion? Consider how you can make your experience with the Savior’s words more like a feast. Maybe you could get ideas from a friend or family member.

How do you invite the Holy Ghost to be a constant companion in your life, rather than an occasional visitor? Read David A. Bednar’s three suggestions to make the companionship of the Holy Ghost an “ongoing reality” in “Receive the Holy Ghost” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 94–97). How will you apply his counsel?"

It would really be great if I could study the Savior's words more like a feast daily. And yet not all days are the same. There are days when getting up early in the morning is a challenge. Well, looks like it's still possible to do this. The time available to study the scriptures doesn't really matter. Obviously a lot more can be done when there's more time. And when time is limited like only 5-10 minutes, it's still possible to do the reading, pondering, and stuff to consider it a "feast". Read one tiny passage--one verse or one sentence in one verse, then ponder on it and figure out how to practice what it's teaching. Then throughout the day, keep that principle in mind and figure out how you can apply it in your life more than ever before.