I am a gadget guy. I love those little novelty things that serve a specific purpose. I like the small battery fan/light that I take on trips. I love my rechargeable hand warmers. I like my scalp messenger. I have one of those bracelets that buzzes and wakes you up instead of that pesky old alarm clock.

The amount of time I can spend in the “as seen on tv” section in Hamricks is ridiculous. And as much as I love my gadgets, I hardly ever use them. They cost money, take up space, and are hardly ever used for their intended purpose. What a shame! Jesus came to the same conclusion, not about gadgets, but about spiritual truth. Check it out.

“And he said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand?” - Mark 4:21, ESV.

Jesus had just told a parable. People heard, received, and then set aside His spiritual truth. That spiritual truth could have enlightened their world. It could have set them free. They could have had a relationship with God and the assurance of heaven. But they didn’t. They listened to Jesus, thought it cool, walked away with the parable in their head, but never did anything with it. It was a spiritual gadget. What a shame.

God’s truth is both valuable and useful. Jesus’ teachings give truth and are to be received, understood, and used. God’s Word doesn’t belong on a shelf gathering dust. The instructions of Jesus are not to be left at home. These truths are to be used every day. They were given intentionally. It cost a lot to give it to you.

So, hear it, receive it, and use it. You have the truth on purpose. - Pastor Mike

BTW, my favorite gadget is a keyring. I bought it so I could lose all of my keys at once.