Opening up the bible is like walking into Jesus' home. we would sit in his lounge, and he would call me over to tell me I am his disciple and friend. "Go. Do as I have told you. Bring more friends over to visit me, so that I may cook a feast for them!" But when I say, "No, I just want to stay here. I don't want to leave," Jesus looks at me sadly.

Reading scripture is to have the relationship with Christ, because where else can you find Jesus' spoken words, transcending time for your ears to hear? But if you don't apply them and live out a Christ-like life, then aren't you just a fan?

P.S. - Prayer is also a method of communicating with God, but I like to think its Him who is listening to us when we pray, and us listening to Him when we read scripture. I am also not downplaying any other forms of communication either.