Millions of people around the world have seen Gone with the Wind, which premiered in the United States on December 15, 1939. It won 10 Academy Awards and remains one of Hollywood's most commercially successful films. It was based on Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel, which sold one million copies within 6 months, received a Pulitzer Prize, and has been translated into more than 40 languages. An epic movie often has its source in a powerful and timeless book.
The book that's the basis for the Christian faith is the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, it is infused with God's plan for His creation, including us. Psalm 119 celebrates the power and necessity of God's Word in our lives. It lights our path (v. 105), revives our souls (v. 107), and guards our steps (v. 110). Through the Scriptures, we find wisdom, guidance, life, and joy. "Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart" (v. 111).
Jesus our Lord calls us to base our lives on His Word and share the joy of knowing Him with people who are longing to find life. "My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end" (v. 112). What a book! What a Savior! The Bible, God's eternal truth, can be trusted today.
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