Simple Truths
This Sunday I preached at a men's retreat in the Selway/Bitterroot wilderness about the Swiss Army knife.
The one I bought is called a super Tinker. it has 14 functions and is multi-purpose.
I talked about how this tool is like God's word. or vice versa.
First you have to have a need before you need a tool to fix or repair it.
Then you have to gain knowledge of the tool. You have to open the package and explore the contents. Finally, you have to use it. Apply what you have learned.
In the same way, we have to acknowledge our need. We need God and all the tools to repair our brokenness. All have sinned and come short...
Secondly we need to open the package and gain knowledge of God's word. we have to soak in it and eat it and drink it in until it becomes a part of us.
Finally we need to apply what we are reading and thinking about in God's word and according to 2 Peter we will be partakers of the divine nature as we believe and act on the precious promises.
I am challenged to more acting on it and keep taking it in.
I know it will change my life.
