I did not drink coffee growing up until I was in university. Tried it once when I was small and did not appreciate the taste that much. But in university, coffee was a necessity - or to be precise the caffeinated coffee - to help me stay awake for study. Eventually, I was able to drink a lot of coffee and even strong black coffee and somewhat frequently.

In the past few years, I had developed an appreciation for the various coffee tastes. At some point in my coffee drinking, I got introduced to different types of coffee brewing and was able to learn the impact of coffee bean selection to the taste. And developed keen awareness of my preferences.

I do not drink coffee for the caffeine nor the morning "routine" anymore. I drink coffee to enjoy the taste.

Reading or studying the Bible also has a progression to it, for me.

I started reading because that was the thing to do when you convert. And then I started reading deeper, because I helped leading Bible studies. Then I learned to read and enjoy the Bible, because this is how I "hear" (read) from God.

I used to stick with only one Bible translation, but now I switch around. Picking a Bible translation feels like me selecting coffee beans flavour to enjoy. What is the most appropriate Bible translation to convey the thought or message that I read God is saying to me at the given moment?

Reading the Bible is interesting and insightful. Through it, God conveys his messages to me in a personal way. Sometimes his words cut and sometimes they soothe. But they are always loving.

See:
Selective obedience
As a friend (3)