Are we looking through the wrong end of the binoculars?

Ever look at something through the wrong end of a set of binoculars? Everything looks smaller, more narrow. I think this is how we sometimes view the Bible. We try to narrow down the voice of God; we try to make it small so we can somehow contain it. I don't think this is how God intends his word to be read. I kind of see the Bible like a pair of binoculars, only I think we should look in the right lense. The bible can be a way to magnify God, magnify His creation. Mostly I think we end up only looking at the word through the word (yeah, you read that correctly I did repeat "word" twice). I beleive God designed the Bible to help us look at the world. Next time you become engaged in reading scripture try using it as a lense through which to view the world and people and God Himself. And, if you are really brave, try viewing yourself through the lense of God's word.