First book taken, the last book left ...

It is said that when the famous missionary, Dr. David Livingstone, started his trek across Africa, he had 73 books in three packs, weighing approximately 180 pounds. 

After the party had gone 300 miles, Livingstone was obliged to throw away some of his books because of the fatigue of those that was carrying his baggage. 

As he continued on his journey, his library grew less and less, until he had but one book left and that was his Bible.

Truly, the Bible is the one book humanity cannot do without. 

One writer said about the Bible, “This book is the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. It’s doctorines ar holy, it’s precepts are binding, it’s histories are true and it’s decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrims staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christians charter.” David said, “I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.” (Psalm 119:16) 

Our Bibles should be one of mans most prized possessions. It is truly our roadmap to heaven. May we all read it often.