NOVEMBER 29, Psalm 119:97

Bryce slammed his book shut. “This is the most boring book I have ever read!” he declared. “I like books that have lots of action.”

“You should read this,” said Mom. She held up a Bible. Bryce frowned. “To tell the truth, I think it’s boring too,” he muttered.

“Try reading the book of Acts,” suggested Mom. “The story of the early church is exciting. It begins with someone ascending to heaven.”

Bryce sat up. “Oh, Mom, you’re kidding.”“No, I’m not,” Mom replied. “Read the first chapter of Acts for yourself.” She handed him the Bible. Bryce took the book and began reading. “Oh,” he said after a few minutes, “you’re talking about Jesus going up into heaven.”

Mom chuckled. “Right,” she said, “and then there’s the chapter about the man whose shadow was so powerful that people came from miles around to see it and have it fall on them.”

Bryce frowned. “Are you talking about Jesus again?” he asked. Mom shook her head. “Nope,” she said. “Check the fourth or fifth chapter of Acts.” Again all was silent, except for the rustling of pages. Then Bryce looked up. “I remember hearing this in Sunday School! Tell me another one.”

Mom thought for a moment. “Once there was an exciting jailbreak,” she said. “It seems that a prisoner had contacts on the outside. The outsider apparently had a strange effect on the guards and right under their noses, he led the prisoner out of the prison gates.”

“Okay, where’s that one found?” asked Bryce.

“I don’t remember exactly. Somewhere in Acts. You find it,” Mom answered with a smile. “Bryce,” she added, “as interesting as the book of Acts is, don’t you think it would be worth your time to read all of it?”

Thought: Do you keep your daily Quiet Time and read your Bible?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, remind me that as I read these devotions, I must read the scripture verse as well for that is the most important part, as it is Your Word! Teach me to persevere in doing my daily Quiet Time. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.