“My cell phone is my best friend. It's my lifeline to the outside world”. Carrie Underwood

These days we find it hard to operate without a cell phone. We talk, text, e-mail, and get all sorts of information and entertainment from these computers in our pockets. We look forward to getting a phone that is smarter; with even more applications. Phones come handy in case of any emergency. We panic when we forget it somewhere and have to go back and get it.

There are many ways a cell phone can be compared to the word of God.

When we have a cell phone, we feel connected to others. The Word keeps us connected to God.

A cell phone needs to be charged with electric power. The word needs to be charged through daily reading, reflection, and by prayer that it works in our lives.

Cell phone reception is dependent on the nearest base stations. The further we are from the base station the poorer the reception. Buildings and mountains can interrupt the phone signal. Similarly,

“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. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 N.L.T)

the further we are in obedience to God’s will, the harder it is to receive his wisdom. Our worldly pursuits and fixations can hinder our reception of the Word.

And just as the Global Positioning System in some phones can pinpoint our location and guide us to our destination, we need to consult the Word of God to help in gauging our position and be guided along the right path.The Bible is our spiritual navigation system. Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

Let us always carry with us this tool; the Word. Let us always keep it charged and ensure there are no blockages to the signal. We need to consult it often to buoy our faith. Then we will be truly “Connected”.

“Connect whatever you do to God. All endeavors, even the best, will come to naught; unless there is God. Even the simplest endeavors, pursued in response to God’s calling, can matter forever”.

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7K.J.V