Messages by Desiring God Enjoy Him: The Call to Commune with Jesus
Nov 8, 2025
David Mathis, a pastor and author focused on Christian spiritual practices, dives into the beauty of communing with Jesus. He shares how God's divine invitation quenches our thirst for spiritual fulfillment. Mathis emphasizes the importance of savoring Scripture through slow, unhurried reading and suggests a practical Bible reading plan. He encourages enjoying prayer as a response to God's voice and highlights memorization for deeper meditation. Ultimately, the goal is to know and relish in a loving relationship with Christ.
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Three-Part Morning Rhythm
- Begin your daily routine with Scripture, then meditate, and finish with prayer.
- Make a modest plan to read across multiple places in the Bible rather than repeating short passages.
A Morning Four-Bookmark Routine
- David uses a paper Bible and four bookmarks to read Luke, an epistle, Isaiah, and Proverbs each morning.
- This routine takes 10–12 minutes and gives him varied, balanced exposure to Scripture.
Read The Bible Regularly (10 Minutes)
- Read the whole Bible by steady short daily reading; roughly ten minutes a day will cover it in a year.
- Use multiple bookmarks to read different sections each day for balanced spiritual diet.
