08-HatPegs or Driving Seat? Or How to Read the Bible

My friend, Rick Peterson, came across something he had
written in an old Bible some years ago. He sent it to me.
Being struck by the quote, I posted it on my Face Book page.
It brought an encouraging response. Rick was pleased
because, as he said, it showed that others have the same
conviction. Here is the extract:
There is a huge difference between me having something to
say and using the Bible to say it, and the Bible having
something to say, and using me to say it.