Dear Young Christian:
How much do you and I really value our Bibles, the living Word of God? It is said that when the famous missionary, Dr. David Livingstone, started his trek across Africa he had 73 books in 3 packs, weighing about 180 pounds. After the expedition party had gone some 300 miles, Livingstone was obliged to throw away some of the books because of the fatigue of those carrying his baggage. As he continued on his journey his library gradually grew less and less, until he had but one book left and that was his Bible.
I have thought a lot about this. What would be the last thing that I would keep if I was in a similar situation? Would I be like the writer of Psalm 119, who said, “O how love I thy law” (Psalm 119:97)?
It would be interesting to count the number of Bibles and New Testaments in your home this week, and then consider how much they are read and valued.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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