Discernment
There are many metaphors within The Bible. The parables of Jesus are amongst the most well known. Each chapter can be related to or give significance to any part of one's life. The chapters can celebrate life and give meaning to life and death. They can be interpreted as causation for evil and also a proof of a life of righteousness. How you discern the teachings is what sets you closer to God. I find this a great example of your free will.
If God asks you to give complete devotion in faith and love to Him, what shall you give Him?
Discernment is found within you, the voice of God, trust in Him. Let me give you this parable.
If I was to ask you for a piece of ice, what shall you give me? Will you go into your cold box and give me an easily accessible piece of man's made frozen water? Will you sail to the frozen waters of an ocean on an impossible and dangerous long journey and deliver me a piece of iceberg? Shall you endure the suffering of the sun and wait until winter so you can pack me some snow? Or wait longer to pluck an icicle? What if all I wanted was for you to be in the right place at the right time and gather me a hail stone.
You must understand the importance of getting into position, the right time and the right place is the definition of position. Get into position. Look to the future readings of The Bible for the metaphors. Ask God inside of you for the discernment, I cannot tell you how, I can only guide you.
God Bless all of you