“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).
Due to excessively high winds I was without electrical power for three days. I am thankful for my generator which can handle everything except the heat pump and hot water heater. No problem until the hot water cooled down enough to make showers uncomfortable. I have a gas fireplace to provide some heat as well as an electric heater. I made it through three chilly nights with extra blankets since I didn’t run the generator all night.
Tonight I’m rejoicing! The power has been restored and I shut down the generator. My heat pump is warming the house again so that my fireplace provides a cozy place to sit instead of my main source of heat. I’m happy!
Do you ever feel like your spiritual power is weak or gone? I have. I feel cold and weak in my walk with God during those times. When this happens it isn’t because the power isn’t available. God’s power is always available. The electrical current was available up to the point where the tree fell on the line and cut off the power. I often let the winds of busyness and distractions cut off my connection to God’s power.
How will I ever understand the Scriptures if I don’t spend time there? How will I ever deepen my relationship with God if all I do is whisper a prayer on the run? I’m not saying we can’t pray on the run. I’ve prayed lots of “running prayers.” But I think God desires time spent with Him–uninterrupted time when we let the Word sink into our minds and hearts. God is there when our eyes overflow with tears of joy because of what Jesus sacrificed for us. God wants to be with us when we agonize over decisions or regrets. God desires we stop and wait for His response. David, the Psalmist said, “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry” (Psalm 40:1).
My source of spiritual power is found in the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life and in my study of the living Word of God. Do I desire the power enough to spend more time with God?
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Psalm 42:1-2).
Later: I wrote most of this last night but didn’t post it. When I got back home from my sub job today my power was out again! I’m thankful the power of the living God is still available.
I find myself so glad that in times of electrical problems, you are safe and warm…but especially glad that you know where the Real Power lies and that you help us remember how to “plug in.”
Blessings