Reading The Word Of God Is Always Worth It-Footballer Who Survived Colombian Plane Tragedy Was Reading Bible

Psalm talks about  being safe in the shadow of God's wings and about thinking of God 

A footballer who survived the Colombian plane tragedy was reading a Bible passage about 'being safe in the shadow of your wings' before the crash, Daily mail reports.



Chapecoense centre back Helio Neto’s bible was found at the scene of the crash by journalist Roberto Cabrini. In a video footage Cabrini notices the Bible with a note inside saying it belongs to the defender.

A bookmark had been inserted next to Psalm 63. It reads; 'On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night; Because you have been my help; Then I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings.

'My soul follows you closely; Your right hand upholds me.'
The bible was handed to the footballer’s wife, who said that Neto is deeply religious and takes religious scriptures with him everywhere.

Neto was one of only six people who survived the crash which killed 71. Local media describes Helio, who is still in critical condition in hospital, as a deeply religious person who always takes the scared book with him wherever he goes.

Semione commented on her husband's faith and habit to take the bible everywhere:

"It's the first thing he takes when he travels, and here are his annotations, I'm very grateful to have it back."

Shockingly but on the morning of the flight Helio told his wife that he had seen a dream about the plane crashing.

So far, the Chapecoense centre back has undergone extensive surgery on his lungs, skull, knees and wrists. His family hope that he will make a full recovery soon.

Daily Mail