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Curling Up with the Good Book Bible in a Year: Micah 6–7 Revelation 13 All Scripture is God-breathed. 2 Timothy 3:16 Today's Scripture & Insight: 2 Timothy 3:14–17 The small country of Iceland is a nation of readers. In fact, it’s reported that each year this nation publishes and reads more books per person than any other country. On Christmas Eve, it’s a tradition for Icelanders to give books to family and friends and then read long into the night. This tradition dates back to World War II, when imports were restricted but paper was cheap. Icelandic publishers began flooding the market with new titles in late fall. Now a catalog of the country’s new releases is sent to every Icelandic home in mid-November. This tradition is known as the Christmas Book Flood. We can be thankful God blessed so many with the ability to craft a good story and to educate, inspire, or motivate others through their words. There’s nothing like a good book! The best-selling book of all, the Bible, was composed by many authors who wrote in poetry and prose—some great stories, some not so—but all of it inspired. As the apostle Paul reminded Timothy, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” and equipping God’s people “for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Reading the Bible convicts, inspires, and helps us to live for Him—and guides us into the truth (2:15). In our reading, let’s not forget to find time to curl up with the greatest book of all, the Bible. Reflect & Pray What have you read lately that helped you learn more about or draw closer to God? What helps you to spend time in Scripture? God, thank You for inspiring creativity in the authors of “many books.” I’m especially thankful for Your Book. 
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After reading and studying the Word for years, and still knowing I have know very little, I am always amazed at how the Holy Spirit brings to my remembrance certain Scriptures at just the right time. That is usually when I go seeking to read more of the Scriptures surrounding it. I admit though, that I am more apt to seek those Scriptures online than I am to actually pick up my Bible, although it is quite handily nearby. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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Psalm 119 was my fort and refuge during a particulary distressing time (endless reports and Court proceedings which dragged on for years). I was close to collapsing from the unexpected pressure, bewildering twists and turns, the defendant having determined from the outset that attack was the best form of defence. A hard fought battle but ultimately, truth won out. Such a beautiful Psalm.
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Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal Abracadabra 
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