October 6, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, October 6.
On October 6, 1952, a new play opened in London. It was called “The Mousetrap”. Written by mystery author Agatha Christie, it got decent reviews from the critics, and Agatha thought it might run for a year, maybe two. It is STILL running! After 73 years, 400 different actors, 30,000 performances, and 10 million audience members, The Mousetrap has the record for the longest consecutive theatrical run in history. That’s a fantastic legacy of incredible longevity.
The power of longevity is often underestimated, as our culture is constantly pulled toward the next new thing. The things that have stuck around for years, lasted for decades, endured for centuries - even millennia - shape our lives in countless ways. The plays of the author William Shakespeare still delight us and inspire us. And the words of the biblical authors continue to light our path and guide our steps.
How old is the Bible? It’s difficult to answer that question with any specific accuracy, but most scholars believe His Word began to be written down over 3000 years ago. The Book of Job may be the oldest, maybe 1500 B.C. The last Old Testament book, Malachi, is thought to be the final one penned, about 400 years before Bethlehem. The writing of the New Testament was compressed into a much smaller time frame, from about 50 A.D. - Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia - to about 95 A.D. - John’s mighty Revelation.
Ancient words.
Christian music artist, Micheal W. Smith, penned a song by that title. I leave you with a few of those words this morning.
Holy words long preserved
for our walk through this world
They resound with God’s own heart
Oh, let the ancient words impart
Words of life, words of hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e’er we roam
Ancient words will guide us home
Ancient words, ever true
Changing me, changing you
We have come with open hearts
Oh, let the ancient words impart
We have come with open hearts
Oh, let the ancient words impart
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
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