Since my dad was a Gideon, I will always appreciate their work
While sitting in a doctor’s office, have you ever seen a Bible? They are hard to find these days, but when there are among all the other reading materials. I rarely see anyone choose to read it; yet, it the Bible is the most important book in the room.
Many times, the Lord has convicted me about this, and even if I have already read His word that day, He asks that I pick up His word and read it silently in public. I don’t know why, but when I do, there is always a twinge inside me about what others think.
Why is that?
Why should what others think matter? And if they do object, why should it matter to others that we read the Bible?
Although it shouldn’t, it takes courage to pick up a Bible and read it in public.
If the Lord prompts you to do so, don’t be afraid. Pick it up. The Bible is always the most important book in any room.
“Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven”
Psalm 119:89
Sue Nash/2013
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Sis, your post was inspired me to put the Bible or some Christian Magazine in guest room at my office. Yes, I will give an order to my secretary to do it. Thank
you so much for this very important reminder,sis. Blessings on your day.
So glad Karina. Be blessed.
I loved this post. I know what you mean about worrying about what others think, even though most of them will never see us again, whereas God’s love and friendship are forever. This was a good reminder to pursue what really matters: relationship with God. Thank you for writing it.
May God rain and shower on you every good blessing!
And on yo, too. Thanks and blessings!
You, too! iPhones, gotta love em!
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Thanks.
Hi Sue,
your dad was a Gideon huh? I know they had a huge impact on a lot of hotel visitors over the years. thanks for the article.
They also place Bibles in hospitals, prisons and can even hand them out to students wanting them. Thanks!
a great ministry. Lots of people won’t admit it but they want to know what’s in the bible and like the man Philip met, they need someone to help them with understanding.
I agree. Thanks
I love the work the Gideons have done of putting Bibles in hotels and passing out New Testaments in schools. So true how rare it is to see Bibles in public anymore.
One of my dad’s passion was prison ministry. Thanks Rene
Know the feeling … a book of golden life hidden amidst the trash … agree with gwennonr.
Thanks! Agree.
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That’s pretty convicting for me! 😉 The Gideons are amazing, and the work they do is such a great way to reach people.
Amen. BTW. Convicting for me, too. May we all grow in boldness! Blessings and thanks for the Reblog
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“Good Post!”
It is interesting that the Bible has been removed from most ALL waiting rooms that I have sat in for the past 10 – 20? years! OMG! Has it really been that long? Yep…I think so!
However, since I use Public Transportation (the Bus), I DO see many people reading it, especially on the light rail system. Here in Gardena, where I live, I always engage the local bus drivers in discussion of how God has been “kicked-out” of our society. They ALL agree and Pray that this changes soon!
How awesome that you still see
people bold enough to read it openly and that you are doing your part in spreading truth. Thanks for stopping by and very glad the message was a blessing!
We have a soft spot for the Gideons and all the good work they do. BRING THE BIBLE BACK TO THE WAITING ROOMS! Hadn’t thought about it much, but now that you’ve brought it to my attention, I realize I haven’t seen one in a long time! Thanks for the nudge. Blessings, Sophie
Down south they are still frequently seen, but rarely read. Thanks
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