Summary: "I've got the Gideon New Testament they gave us in school and the one Mom and Dad gave each of us when we turned five. And I've got the one I earned in Sunday school," Tom hollered from his room to his sister Tara's. "Did you count the one you got for memorizing all those verses in Vacation Bible School?" Tara yelled back. "Twins! Twins!" their father called from the foot of the stairs. "What is all the shouting about up there?" Tara ran to the top of the steps. "Oh, Daddy, the man who spoke to our Bible club today told us to go home and count how many Bibles we have," she explained. "He said there are people in some countries who would give a whole six months wages--or maybe even more--just to get a part of the Bible in their own language. I've found three Bibles of my own so far, and I think Tom has four." "I see. Well, how about counting them with a little less noise," suggested Dad. Soon the twins came downstairs with a list of Bibles they had found. "Dad, can we please count the Bibles in your office?" Tom asked. "Okay,"agreed Dad, "and be sure to count those in the bookcase in the den, too." "Yep."Tom nodded. By evening, the twins reported that they had found twenty-two Bibles. "Tara thinks we have more Bibles than most people 'cuz you're a preacher, Dad," said Tom. "She's probably right," Mom agreed, "but I'm sure most Christians in this country have several Bibles in their homes." "Yes. It's hard to realize that some people don't have freedom to read God's Word whenever they want to," said Dad. "There are also countries where many people are unable to read, and others where the Bible has never been translated into their language." That night, the family thanked God for the availability of God's Word and for the way He had changed their lives as they studied it. They prayed for Christians living in countries where God is not honored. They also prayed that the Bible would soon be available in all languages. How About You? How many Bibles do you have in your home? Do you take them for granted? Think of all the Christians who don't have the opportunity to read God's Word each day. Are you reading your Bible? Its words are God's message to you, and they're more precious than gold. Never forget to be thankful for the Bible--and for your ability to read it. Treat it with respect and love. Pray for those who are not blessed as you are. Today's Key Verse: Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21) Today's Key Thought: Appreciate your Bible
