Cell phone v/s Bible

How many of us carry our Bibles with us wherever we go...let alone take it to church??? I have noticed that many have gotten out of the habit of bringing their Bible even to church because the Scriptures will be presented on a powerpoint. It is important to have our Bibles because I once visited a church and noticed that the Bible scriptures they had on the powerpoint screen was wrong. I noticed it did not seem right because I had memorized that book of the Bible, but just to make sure I was able to check it out right then because I had my Bible with me. Even though I do like the powerpoints it has caused some people to think that they do not need to bring their Bibles and then they are not able to underline scriptures when there is a good verse that stands out to them.There are so many attempts that Satan's tries to use to keep us from picking up our Bible and taking it with us to different places. So many of us carry around other items such as purses, wallets, briefcases, cellphones, etc. Yet how often do we carry around our Bible? And yes, I do realize that most phones do have apps for the Bible which is great!

I remember that last year I had to take this ridiculous Philosophy class. I did not like it at all. I would get so frustrated and upset due to all the wrong religious views that were presented in that class. One time the professor made a comment and asked who agreed with it. I absolutely did not and just shook my head. The professor and I had a time of bouncing off questions and answers between the two of us during the 50 min. class period. (this happened quite often because I never agreed with what was said) One time he said a story from Genesis, but he got it wrong. I unfortunately did NOT have my Bible, but since I had been in activities like Sonlight, Bible Bowl, and Bible Bee I was able to quote the correct Scriptures to prove my point. From that time on I decided to always carry my Bible with me, like I do with my cell phone. It is amazing how many times I have been able to use my Bible for reference in classes, talking to friends, or just being able to read it.

Here is a poem I came across a long time ago.

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell-phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if when we forgot it – we turned back to go get it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
What if we never traveled without it?
What if we always referred our friends and acquaintances to it?
What if we used it in case of emergency?

This right here is something to make you go….."Hmm -- where is my Bible?"
Oh, and one more thing:
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected; because: Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think "where are my priorities?”
And no dropped calls!