Several years ago a mechanic was called to repair the mechanism in a giant telescope. During the lunch hour, the chief astronomer noticed that the mechanic was reading his Bible. “What good do you expect to get from that book?” he asked. “The Bible is out of date. You don’t even know who wrote it.”
The mechanic was puzzled for a moment, and then he looked up and asked, “I have been told that you make considerable use of the multiplication table in your calculations. Is that true?”
“Yes, of course,” replied the astronomer.
The mechanic continued, “Do you know who wrote the multiplication table?”
“Why, no, I guess not,” he replied.
Then said the mechanic, “How can you trust the accuracy of the multiplication table when you do not know who wrote it?”
“We trust it because – well, because it works,” the astronomer said.
The mechanic then told him, “I trust what the Bible has to say for the same reason – it works!”
The mechanic was right, of course. The truth found in the Bible meets the spiritual need of those whose lives are out of tune with God. Their lives have gotten off course and they need to get back on track.
Do you ever read a verse or a passage in the Bible and suddenly realize that it applies to something that you are going through at that very moment? Have you ever had a problem or a question and read a verse or chapter in the Bible that deals directly with it? God’s Word is always current. It gives the guidance we need. It provides answers. In other words, it works!
Having served as a pastor for more than 60 years I am currently thinking of many people whose lives were transformed and re-directed by believing the truth found in God’s Book – a man addicted to alcohol who found Christ and became a radiant witness; a father and mother who found comfort and strength when their young son was tragically killed in an automobile accident; a couple whose marriage was on the rocks who found guidance that restored their marriage; and literally hundreds of others who found in God’s Word the truth they needed in order to experience life at its best. The truth in God’s Word meets our needs. It works!
An unknown author penned these words:
“I entered the world’s great library doors.
I crossed their acres of polished floors,
I searched and searched their stacks and nooks,
But I settled at last on the Book of Books — The Bible.”
Remember this: the most desirable time to read your Bible is as often as possible. If you don’t read it you have no advantage over those who can’t read it. A Bible known is worth far more than a dozen merely owned. If you will keep it open you will never find the door of heaven shut.
The Paper Pulpit 
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