Library Day

Friday is library date morning for us unless it is overridden by an appointment of some kind or of being out of town.  My stack from today includes "Pickleball is Life" and "Refashion Your Wardrobe".  I think I am officially an old fuddy duddy.

Out of curiosity, I looked up 'library' in the Harper's Bible Dictionary (6th ed., 1957) that I inherited from my grandfather and for which he paid $7.95. It was an interesting post. Archeologists had discovered libraries in the ancient Middle East that contained "clay tablets, parchment scrolls, papyri, and codices on which temple literature and sacred records were written. Much that found its way into the Bible was safeguarded in someone's library." I'm sure much has been added to that treasure in the intervening years. Part of the appeal of the library for me is the wealth of what is to be discovered in terms of imagination, writing skill, dedication to craft, and sheer knowledge waiting to be found, even in a modern building with an experienced staff.

Lord of all knowledge, bless the keepers of history. Guide those seeking to understand the time that Jesus lived. The Bible and other sacred writing of that time was tied to a culture and written by human hands. Inform our study of Scripture and lead us as we try to connect those ancient words to the world we live in today. Give us wisdom to hear and reflect on Your word.

Amen