Handle With Care

My daughters just turned 16 and now have their learner’s permits, so they are eager to get behind the wheel. But I had to remind them that driving is a huge responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The vehicle they drive can take them to wonderful places, but if they’re careless, it can destroy their future and hurt someone else. They must handle it with care. As I prepared this message, I realized that we should treat the Word of God the same way. Scripture is a vehicle that carries us to new places in the Spirit, lifting us when we’re down, guiding us when we’re lost, and pointing us in the right direction. But if we mishandle it, twist it, or weaponize it, the same Word that can bless can also break. When we interpret and apply God’s Word, we must make sure it draws people closer to His heart, not drives them away. If we are going to get behind the wheel of His Word, then we must handle it with care.