In German, the word Gift means poison!(A friend of ours wondered one time why a lady in the store gave her an odd look when she noticed “baby gift” on her shopping list!)
Anyway, I got a great gift for Christmas. My son (we exchanged names this year) -- at my request -- gave me a new MP3 device. I quickly got my NLT Bible and the audio version of John on it. Wow -- amazing tool -- portable and ready at all times.
But it can be so much more. Unlike its poorer cousins, this one features APPS!
Thousands and thousands of apps! Lots are free, you can download them and suddenly -- another time sucker! Another distraction. Another substitute for reality and authenticity.
A device to remind me to worship my God!
Or…something else...to keep me far from His presence.
This morning 1 John 5:21 came home. Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. (NLT)
