Bible study is essential to spiritual maturity.
You focus on the depth of your relationship [with God]; let Him determine the scope of your ministry
Experience is not the best teacher; evaluated experience is.
So the real question confronting you now is: How can you afford not to be in God's Word?
Some people expect the door of opportunity to be opened with an electric eye.
Prayer is especially crucial when you come to a place in your study where you are stuck and confused.