Daily Devotion for May 2, 2006

Hidden Treasures

 

My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,    in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.    Colossians 2:2-3

 

I love books. I love to read them and touch them, especially old books. I love to feel their covers and try to imagine how many hands have held them before. I love to give books to people and share in their sheer pleasure. I love to haunt second hand bookstores.

 

It is hard to believe that what is a treasure to me, has been turned in because someone didn't want it, especially when it is a Bible.  I recently found an old pocket Bible in a second hand store.  Soft, sleek, weathered leather graced the cover of this little book containing the New Testament, complete with the book of Psalms at the back. Some scriptures were marked, and it seemed to be the sort of Bible that would have belonged to a pastor whose main ministry was done "on the move".

 

This little Bible cost less than a dollar. But I could tell that there were years of use it had gone through.  I try and imagine all the places and people it has been in. I imagine it was used for readings for devotions, prayers with the sick and dying, personal nourishment.  

 

Do you carry a Bible with you?  Ever have those times where you find yourself sitting and waiting for something.  Why not read the Bible?  What a traveling companion it can be!

 

Prayer:
We give thanks to you, Oh Lord, for the places and opportunities you provide for us to find your word. We especially give thanks for the opportunity to be living in a country where we can read and carry your word freely. To you we offer our thanks. Amen.

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