Sunday, March 23, 2025
In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. ~ 1 Corinthians 11:25-26
Written by Diane Wenger | Choir Member
In 4th grade, my church, then a Methodist church, gave me my first Bible, the King James version. I loved that one. I really do honor the ‘Thee and Thou’ used in reference to God as Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I am also one who wants it always capitalized when referring to Our LORD.
However, my second Bible, the one that is the most dilapidated, was given to me by the Presbyterian Church at my confirmation at age 12. It is the Revised Standard Version, and on the cover, it states: HOLY BIBLE and under that it states: WITH HELPS. It surely has helped me for half of my life! My confirmation Bible (with helps) has been my companion through countless Bible study classes throughout my teenage years and all the way through my forties.
I’m almost 79 now and my eyes don’t do as well with that teeny tiny font size of yesteryear! Thus, in my fifties, I added multiple and various translations for my studying and prayer time, all in a font size that I can read more readily.
For me, coming back even just to hold this old Bible keeps me grounded in my faith. It reminds me that I have always yearned for God Almighty and that his Word has kept me attuned to The Way, The Way of the LORD.
I am ever so grateful for the Holy Scriptures. Its instructions have never failed me. I trust in the Word of God.
Prayer: Lord, we are ever so grateful for the way your Living Word comes to us. Thank you. Amen.