Last week at Bible study, two of the attendees brought a beautiful colored atlas of various maps and charts from the Bible to share with the group. The collection was illustrated in brilliant colors. Then, George and Barbara did a very kind, generous thing--they gave me colored copies of some of the maps. My heart overflows with great joy! The maps I have been using for the last two and a half years are in black and white, and they are very beat-up and tattered. These gorgeous maps will be a fantastic addition to teaching Bible study.
After study, another attendee asked if I wanted the maps laminated. Oh, what a wonderful suggestion! I eagerly agreed. Vicki took the maps with her and had them laminated.
This week, Vicki returned the maps to me. They were now safely behind thick plastic. I excitedly started using them during our Bible study. I could easily point to places on the map. The bright colors clearly define tribal territories. It was such a breeze to teach from these beautiful illustrations.
As I sit looking at the assortment of maps, I smile. I have wanted for such a long time colored maps, and maps showing different timeframes, which demonstrates how the land of Israel changed over the years. And now I have them! My heart swells with great love and happiness as I think how various members of the Bible study worked together to make the gathering better for everyone.
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." (1 Peter 4:10)
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