I'll never forget what he said. The speaker was one of my seminary biblical languages professors. "It's like taking a shower with a raincoat on." He was describing what it's like to read the Bible in translation. Taking a shower can make you feel like a whole new person. Got stress? A hot shower might resolve that. Migraines? Showers can help improve blood flow. Need a night-time sedation? A hot inviting shower will soothe and relax you.
If you've ever studied the biblical languages, I hope you're still using them to soak up the Scriptures. I am in the Greek and Hebrew every day of every week of every month of every year. I would no sooner go to the gym or out for a run without my morning time with the Lord than I would start my day without washing my face and brushing my teeth.
"It's like taking a shower with a raincoat on."
No thank you!
