The Word of God is not an Aladdin’s Lamp. You do not hold it in your hands and make a wish; you hide it in your heart, and make a request by faith. It will not profit if it is not believed. The writer of Hebrews, speaking of God’s people of old tells us, “…the word…did not profit them, not being mixed with faith.” If there is no belief, there is no benefit.
Both a baker and scientist realize the importance of proper ingredients. The right mixture in prayer is the Bible and faith. Paul commends the young Christians at Thessalonica in this respect, “… ye received the word of God... which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”
If you don’t have the right concoction, then the Bible holds no advantage for you as a Christian. The Word just won’t work if there is no faith.
"Where reason cannot wade there faith may swim" (Thomas Watson)
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