We may know what the Lord wants of us or how we're supposed to behave, or what we're supposed to do. But we're human, and it's easy to forget. Especially if what's been asked of us is difficult. Or if we're under pressure. We also tend to get complacent and think we know what's in the Bible. We skip over passages or stories because we think we know what it's about. But it's good to read the same thing again. God always speaks. And reminds us of what we need to hear, when we need to.  

That's why it's good to keep going back to God's word. To keep referring to it for guidance and strength. To read His word cover to cover a thousand times. None of it ever becomes cliched. In fact, it helps us draw closer to Him.

Thus, in his letter to the early Christians, the apostle Peter says:

"Because the stakes are so high, even though you’re up-to-date on all this truth and practice it inside and out, I’m not going to let up for a minute in calling you to attention before it. This is the post to which I’ve been assigned—keeping you alert with frequent reminders—and I’m sticking to it as long as I live. I know that I’m to die soon; the Master has made that quite clear to me. And so I am especially eager that you have all this down in black and white so that after I die, you’ll have it for ready reference." 2 Peter 1:12-15 (msg version)