On a day quite dark and dreary causing mind and soul to weary, I sat beside the fire quite contented with myself. I entertained the thought of dozing and my eyes were ever closing focused vaguely, on a bookcase and the books upon the shelf. Yes, books of many volumes forming multicolored columns, awed my imagination in the secrets they must hold. My aimless fingers wandered as through the books I pondered then, by chance, I found one volume that was ragged, torn and old. I thought, best it be discarded, for the price of time had marred it and it bore a musty odor caused by ever-growing mold. But, I happened to discover neath the dust upon its cover the inscription Holy Bible letters etched in faded gold. So, I probed amongst its pages with its history of the ages, at first, with passing interest, then transformed to utter awe. The story of creation with its wealth of information to the sheer appreciation of Gods wondrous, perfect law. It told how shepherds trembled when angelic forms assembled to bring forth the joyous message of a wondrous virgin birth. Within sin-infested nations, there was need of Gods salvation so, Our Lord, with love and mercy placed His Son upon the Earth. It told how Peter thrice denied Him; In result, they crucified Him. Jesus murmured It is finished with His last and dying breath. His body was imprisoned; Three days later, He is risen and His mission, thus completed, even victory over death. I then laid the book beside me; Analyzed the thoughts inside me and I marveled at the message that this great book had to tell. Within its beaten cover was a Treasure to discover, rich in paradise eternal and escape from Satans hell. Now, I cannot help but wonder of this world so torn asunder in which greed will form a ladder by which man can raise himself. Man will go about his labor, cheating brother, friend and neighbor, while unopened, lies a Bible gathering dust upon a shelf. I can draw but one conclusion why were plagued with such confusion; My philosophy is simple, although some might think it odd; In mans constant search for pleasure, hes misplaced a priceless treasure— A guide for Life For Love and Happiness, by the greatest author--GOD!
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:33:49 +0000
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