Working out the glitch …

Recently I experienced a glitch with my iPhone while updating some apps.

The problem was the update would load, but for some reason wouldn’t install. Not good! To “load” is to make a copy of a file to my system, but “installing” means making the software ready to work in my system.

We are often the same way when it comes to God’s Word. We may be willing to “load” some scripture — to read a little of it, maybe sit through a sermon, or perhaps even discuss it in a small group. But “installing” His Word means to directly apply scripture to our own lives. Just as you will not get any benefit from loaded software that isn’t installed, God’s Word has it’s effect in your life only when you “install” or directly apply it.

If ever there was an “app” for life you would want to make sure you installed, it would be the Word of God! Look at what you would be loading into your life: “12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires” (Hebrews 4:12).

Once loaded, look at what the Word of God can do in your life if you “install” (apply) it: “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

Just as hardware is useless without software properly installed to direct its function, life doesn’t work right without the consistent application of God’s Word.

How are you loading, and installing, the Word of God into your life?

Scotty