comic book bibles

I'm a little late to the computer this morning.  That's because this morning, for the first time ever, two of my sons joined me for devotions.  Now it certainly isn't the first time one of kids has been with me in the morning.  Most mornings find me sitting on the sofa with the dog, and at least one boy giggling, poking me, hugging me, or trying to talk to me.  I frequently explain that I am trying to focus on God's Word, and need some quiet time to pray.  Sometimes they respect that; sometimes they don't.  

Some mornings I invite the boys to join me in my devotion.  I give them their youth bibles and encourage them to read.  I share with them what God is speaking to me that day.  They are half-interested at best.

But this morning, first Joshua and then Zack came down quietly with their bibles and started to read.  I should clarify- they sat down to read their new bibles.  Yesterday their Sunday School teachers gave each student in the class a bible.  A bible like I have never seen.  I didn't even know there was such a bible.  This bible is in full-color, comic book style!  And the boys love it!  Finally, they are taking in God's Word in a format that truly speaks to their young hearts.

Thank you Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Chriss for caring so much about your class that you would invest in them this way.  Because of your thoughtful gift I enjoyed one of the best mornings of my life.

As Joshua and Zack were engrossed in their new bibles, I read this verse in 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17:

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.  

I am praying that prayer on this happy morning for the people in my life.  Amen!