until we lose it" ? Whoever penned that line was probably speaking
from experience. Many times we have to experience the loss of
a possession or even a loved one before we really appreciate what
we had. Could it be that we as Americans might not fully
appreciate and recognize what a great thing freedom is until
we lose it someday?
As wonderful as "freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom
of the press, etc." is in our lives, there is a freedom we can have
that is far superior to any of these. That is the freedom the Bible
speaks about in John 8: 31-32..."...If ye continue in my word,
then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free." The Jews to whom Jesus
was talking said to Him, "What do you mean we shall be free?
We are not in bondage to any man." To this Jesus replied,"Verily,
verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
And the servant abideth not in the house forever: but the Son
abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall
be free indeed." We can never fully understand what the Lord
Jesus Christ has done for us except we "continue in His WORD",
the Holy Bible. If we want to be free in the truest sense of the
word, then we need to take advantage of having God's Word
available to us in written form and read it every chance we get.
A few years ago in a campmeeting at a church in Kentucky, I heard a preacher quote
a poem about "The Book". It stirred my heart so much that I later asked
him to write it down for me. I have carried that poem on an index
card in my Bible ever since. I have no idea who the original author
is but I would like to share it with you today. The preacher didn't
write a title on it, so I will just call it The Book. I hope it will be as much
of a blessing to you as it is to me.
THE BOOK
Though the cover is worn
And the pages are torn
Though places bear traces of tears
Still more precious than gold
Is this Book worn and old
That can shatter and scatter my fears.
This old Book is my Guide
Tis a Friend by my side
It will lighten and brighten my way
And each promise I find
Soothes and gladdens my mind
As I read it and heed it each day.
May God help us to "read it and heed it each day" that our nation may turn back to the God of our Fathers!
God bless you!
Marilyn
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