“Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (I Timothy 4:13).
It’s either started, or will soon start. It’s a magical time, at least for most parents. It’s “Back to School.” Summer is gone and now it’s back to classes and homework. I thought it would be good for us to apply this theme prior to our next Bible study. Many of us have long finished sitting in a classroom. Do you remember some of your favorite subjects in school? One I really enjoyed then and now is reading. It is something that we have used in our cycle of life. We read to learn, then learn to do, and finally do to grow. This can apply to any age of “student.” The Christian’s classroom should be us sitting at the feet of Jesus each day ever learning about Him and His Word.
Paul was a mentor for Timothy. Since Paul was about his missionary journeys, he wasn’t always available for Timothy. He encouraged young Timothy to continue reading and gave him instructions and his example to help him keep pressing on until they could talk face to face. Timothy would then apply what he read and learned. Christ is our greatest example and gives us instructions through His Word. We need to continue reading our “textbook,” the Bible, until His return.
Reading can be instructional, but it also can be recreational. If you keep it inspirational, you can even find humorous books to read. If reading edifies you, it is worth your time. Make time each day to visit a special library. It contains sixty-six books filled with a storehouse of wisdom and subject matter. It is the Bible, a must-read.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
Pray Together: Pray for the High family as they anticipate the arrival of a baby in October.
