APPLICATION
Today's reading: 2 Peter

"So make every effort to apply the benefits of these promises to your life. Then your faith will produce a life of moral excellence. A life of moral excellence leads to knowing God better." 2 Peter 1:5 NLT

The miracle eye cream in my cosmetics drawer does me little good if in the drawer it stays and I never apply it. My eyes will remain droopy and crepe-y unless it's applied.

The baking spray in my kitchen cupboard does little good in the cupboard if I never use it on my baking pans. The cakes will only partially come out of the pan unless it's applied.

The flea and tick medicine for our farm's polar bear-of-a-dog won't do a thing if it's kept on the shelf of our back porch. The fleas won't leave his warm, thick coat unless it's applied.

The rich, creamy lotion I have for my winter feet won't help at all if I leave it in my linen closet. My callouses will return and my cracked heels will annoy unless it's applied.

Same is true with my Bible and all the promises it holds.

Unless I apply it to my life, make every effort to use them for what they're intended, I will falter, be weak and stumble through this Christian walk.

Application is the key!