Location: Sitting on the floor in the religious section of Borders bookstore.
This section of books, in this store is one of my favorite places to be. It's where I receive inspiration. Books and books written on Jesus. My Savior. I can only hope that one day maybe I will be one of these inspirational writers. While browsing through the plethora of books in front of me one book in particular enters my thoughts. The Bible. The Holy Book, written by the hands of men, but inspired by God. Suddenly, I am convicted. How often do I go to the Bible to find my inspiration? I have read plenty of biblically based books... but have completely failed to read scripture cover to cover. I am able to find inspiration and direction for my life in the Bible, but most of the time it's only after being directed by biblically based books. Then I begin to think of the many individuals who are, will, and have been persecuted for harboring this sacred text. How the Bible is their ONLY resource. The Bible is more than likely the only book the persecuted can discover Christ, His ways, and their purpose. This is the only book that brings them closer to the heart of Christ. These persecuted brothers and sisters don't have millions of "how to" books on Christianity. They have ONE.
Just thinking: Would I be able to walk the walk with the Bible as my only resource? Forgoing all the "how to" books, all things philosophical and apologetic. Would I be able to rely solely on the testimonies written in the Bible? Would the Bible be enough?
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