"The Missing Word"

"The Missing Word"

"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Psalm 119:11

When I was growing up, we used to hear talk about the time when our Bibles would be taken away from us in this country.  It seemed so far-fetched given the fact that we are America, a Christian nation and land of freedom.  With the passing of each day, it doesn't seem so far-fetched any more-- it actually looks like it may become reality, and not in the so distant future.  Our religious-- rather, our Christian-- freedoms are being taken from us little by little.  It will continue until we no longer have this freedom and are persecuted to greater degrees like some of our brothers and sisters are being persecuted around the world. So, what about the possibility of our Bibles being taken away from us? A friend and I were talking about this the other week.  She made a statement that has stuck with me and I want to address.

She said that if our Bibles were taken away, how many people really even know what it says.  She wasn't talking about people who don't know Jesus, but those who profess to be Christians.  If your Bible was taken from you today, how many scriptures do you know?  Would you be able to make it if you did not have it to read and refer back to for strength, comfort, peace and hope?  

The Bible is the Christian's road map for navigating through this life.  Without it, do you know enough of it to get you through?  It tells us what the plan of God is for us personally and for all of humanity.  It reveals the will of God.  It shows us how to live godly lives even in the midst of hatred, confusion, chaos and persecution.  It tells us how to live lives that are pleasing to the Lord. It tells us what the Lord requires of us.  It shows us how to walk in victory.  It shows us how to be saved and stay in the faith. 

Let me ask you personally-- What would you do if you no longer had a Bible?  Would you still know how to live for the Lord?  Would you be able to make it?  Some would say that they would fight before letting someone take it.  Some of these people are the very ones who don't even bother to pick it up everyday and read it.  Why would you fight to keep it if you ignore it while you have the chance to read it? 

I said earlier that our Bibles being taken from us is looking more and more like a possibility.  That being the case, you better make sure you know what it says now while you still have it and hide it in your heart so you can draw from it then.

Have a great day.  Is your Bible hidden in your heart in case it is removed from your hands?