The internet has been part of daily life for many years, and now artificial intelligence dominates many of the headlines. Nearly everyone carries some kind of device that places an immense amount of information within reach. With a phone in hand, a person can enter a vast maze of websites, opinions, and resources on almost any subject. Yet for the believer, that abundance of information can easily become a distraction rather than a help.
As God’s people, we must be careful not to let this flood of information pull us away from seeking Him. Our time is limited, and it is worth asking how we are using the hours God has given us. We all have the same twenty-four hours in a day, yet phones, artificial intelligence, television, books, and endless online content can consume far more of our attention than the Book God has given us to read.
A believer often must sort through a great deal of information, and that process itself can become a major distraction from coming before God. Scripture reminds us, Hebrews 4:16: “Therefore, we should come with boldness to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” In the middle of life’s maze, we need to remember that our first response should not be endless searching but drawing near to God for the grace and direction we need.
Although technology can be useful, we must not let it crowd out the principle found in 1 John 2:27. There John teaches that the anointing we have received from God instructs us in spiritual things. This does not mean that Christian teachers or written resources have no value, but it does mean that we should not become dependent on others to tell us what God’s Word says without seeking Him for ourselves. When we neglect personal study and prayer, we cannot become deeply grounded in God’s truth.
John’s words remind us that the anointing will lead us. We should ask the Holy Spirit to guide us into what we need to study each day. God knows the lesson He has set before us, and if we seek Him first, He can direct our attention to the portion of Scripture we most need. Tracts and booklets may be helpful at times, but they should never replace a life of personally seeking God through His Word.
Many times, I have wanted to study one subject in the Bible, but after prayer I felt directed to a completely different passage. That experience reflects the truth of Romans 8:26, which teaches that we do not fully understand what we should pray for as we ought. If we do not always know how to pray, we should also admit that we do not always know what we most need to study. Sometimes God may lead us to spend time in only a few verses, meditating on them until they become real and personal.
Many believers have never learned to sit quietly before God and ask Jesus Christ to lead them through the Scriptures. Psalm 139:10 says, “Even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me.” What comfort there is in knowing that God is willing to lead us personally. Many spiritual problems grow when we do not spend time getting to know the Word of God for ourselves.
Many sincere people desire to find God, yet the modern maze of information often leaves them with little time for careful Bible study. It is not wrong to use written materials, articles, or other resources, and God does use faithful servants to teach through speaking and writing. Still, we must be careful not to let an overload of information drown out the quiet work of God’s Spirit. As we learn to seek Him first, He can guide us to the truth we need for today and lead us out of confusion into peace.
Your brother in Christ,
Ron
A Maze of Information – Ron Volk
June 5, 2026 by Shirley Gohner • Uncategorized 0 Comments
The internet has been part of daily life for many years, and now artificial intelligence dominates many of the headlines. Nearly everyone carries some kind of device that places an immense amount of information within reach. With a phone in hand, a person can enter a vast maze of websites, opinions, and resources on almost any subject. Yet for the believer, that abundance of information can easily become a distraction rather than a help.
As God’s people, we must be careful not to let this flood of information pull us away from seeking Him. Our time is limited, and it is worth asking how we are using the hours God has given us. We all have the same twenty-four hours in a day, yet phones, artificial intelligence, television, books, and endless online content can consume far more of our attention than the Book God has given us to read.
A believer often must sort through a great deal of information, and that process itself can become a major distraction from coming before God. Scripture reminds us, Hebrews 4:16: “Therefore, we should come with boldness to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” In the middle of life’s maze, we need to remember that our first response should not be endless searching but drawing near to God for the grace and direction we need.
Although technology can be useful, we must not let it crowd out the principle found in 1 John 2:27. There John teaches that the anointing we have received from God instructs us in spiritual things. This does not mean that Christian teachers or written resources have no value, but it does mean that we should not become dependent on others to tell us what God’s Word says without seeking Him for ourselves. When we neglect personal study and prayer, we cannot become deeply grounded in God’s truth.
John’s words remind us that the anointing will lead us. We should ask the Holy Spirit to guide us into what we need to study each day. God knows the lesson He has set before us, and if we seek Him first, He can direct our attention to the portion of Scripture we most need. Tracts and booklets may be helpful at times, but they should never replace a life of personally seeking God through His Word.
Many times, I have wanted to study one subject in the Bible, but after prayer I felt directed to a completely different passage. That experience reflects the truth of Romans 8:26, which teaches that we do not fully understand what we should pray for as we ought. If we do not always know how to pray, we should also admit that we do not always know what we most need to study. Sometimes God may lead us to spend time in only a few verses, meditating on them until they become real and personal.
Many believers have never learned to sit quietly before God and ask Jesus Christ to lead them through the Scriptures. Psalm 139:10 says, “Even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me.” What comfort there is in knowing that God is willing to lead us personally. Many spiritual problems grow when we do not spend time getting to know the Word of God for ourselves.
Many sincere people desire to find God, yet the modern maze of information often leaves them with little time for careful Bible study. It is not wrong to use written materials, articles, or other resources, and God does use faithful servants to teach through speaking and writing. Still, we must be careful not to let an overload of information drown out the quiet work of God’s Spirit. As we learn to seek Him first, He can guide us to the truth we need for today and lead us out of confusion into peace.
Your brother in Christ,
Ron