DAILY?READINGS: 1 Samuel 8 to 9:14; Isaiah 49; 2 Cor. 10
The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
2 Timothy 4:13
A personal note to Timothy from the aged apostle gives us insight into his life and instruction for our own. He requested his cloak and the books, but especially the parchments. Imprisoned, with only the basic necessities, Paul requested what was truly important. While we wonder what books Paul may have wanted, it is certain that the parchments would be the Scriptures and probably a quality one rather than a papyrus copy. Still today in our digital world, there is no substitute for books and especially a good Bible. —Rex Trogdon
I have a wonderful treasure, the gift of God without measure;
We will travel together, my Bible and I.
—Horatio R. Palmer/Ernest O. Seller