An elderly woman in Scotland lived in abject poverty. Many years earlier, her son had left to live in America and had not returned to visit. One day a friend inquired, “Does your son ever help you?” Reluctantly she admitted, “No, but he writes me nice long letters and sends me interesting pictures.”
The friend wanted to speak harshly of the man, but he held back and simply asked, “May I see the pictures?” The woman took them out of a drawer and to the friend’s amazement they were all sizable bank notes. Through the years she had been needlessly living in poverty.
Many Christians are like that. They exist as spiritual paupers while possessing unlimited wealth. By failing to read and study the scriptures, they neglect to cash in on their treasures.
It’s up to us. We can neglect God’s Word or we can appropriate its riches by studying it and letting God’s Spirit teach us.”
A group of us have been able to discuss the following Sunday’s gospel reading. It’s really helpful because different people see things in a way you may not be able to grasp.
Discussion can make this a lot clearer and it is encouraging us to deepen our faith. Give thanks for this time together and help us to be people who put our bible in our hearts and not on the shelf.