THE HARD DRIVE
He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians 1:8 NLT)
Years ago when you purchased a computer, all you got was the computer. There was nothing on the hard disk drive. You were required to install the operating system and then to install any applications you wanted included. It was like getting a brain with no wisdom included.
Today computers come with the latest version of Windows XP and application software so you can get started right away with Internet access and typing letters. They are not loaded with every application known to mankind, but they have plenty to get started with. You can add whatever you need later.
I believe when we were born God gave us a "hard drive" filled with all wisdom and understanding. What we were missing was the means to access the information on it. When we were born again, we received the username and password.
With the help of the Holy Spirit, we now have access to the entire "hard drive". Are you accessing all of your data?
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Monday, September 04, 2006
WAITING ON GOD
Well, when I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord gave me tremendous opportunities. (NLT 2 Corinthians 2:12)
Recently we added one of those electronic maps to our vehicle. Many of the new cards are coming with a similar device built into the dashboard. You plug in your destination and it directs you, one step at a time. It is like a real time Google map. Instead of printout, you get a live view. It knows your current location because of a built in GPS linked to the satellite. As you travel, the speed, location, and elevation is displayed in real time.
As you travel along the suggested path, the GPS tells you the next turn a couple of miles in advance. Then it reminds you as you near the action point. If you make a wrong turn, it recalculates the route finding a new way to arrive at the intended destination.
Recall the old adage about the horse and the cart. Do not put the horse before the cart? So often, we focus on the results and want to know the outcome before we even begin. Many will not begin something unless they know the outcome. The GPS can only direct your path if you know the destination.
God does not give us a road map or a destination. Many sit back and wait to be directed and the direction never seems to materialize. They are waiting on God to make the first move.
I believe God waits on us. He told us to go and make disciples. When Paul went to Troas to preach, the Lord gave him opportunities. Paul did not wait to get a letter outlining the opportunities in advance of the trip. As we go, He provides the opportunities for us to do His work.
God never leaves us, even when we veer off the course He places us. He just recalculates the route and gives us additional opportunities. As we learn to recognize them, our growth in Him accelerates.
Are you waiting on God to get started or are you on the journey with your eyes and ears open for the opportunities He has for you?
Well, when I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord gave me tremendous opportunities. (NLT 2 Corinthians 2:12)
Recently we added one of those electronic maps to our vehicle. Many of the new cards are coming with a similar device built into the dashboard. You plug in your destination and it directs you, one step at a time. It is like a real time Google map. Instead of printout, you get a live view. It knows your current location because of a built in GPS linked to the satellite. As you travel, the speed, location, and elevation is displayed in real time.
As you travel along the suggested path, the GPS tells you the next turn a couple of miles in advance. Then it reminds you as you near the action point. If you make a wrong turn, it recalculates the route finding a new way to arrive at the intended destination.
Recall the old adage about the horse and the cart. Do not put the horse before the cart? So often, we focus on the results and want to know the outcome before we even begin. Many will not begin something unless they know the outcome. The GPS can only direct your path if you know the destination.
God does not give us a road map or a destination. Many sit back and wait to be directed and the direction never seems to materialize. They are waiting on God to make the first move.
I believe God waits on us. He told us to go and make disciples. When Paul went to Troas to preach, the Lord gave him opportunities. Paul did not wait to get a letter outlining the opportunities in advance of the trip. As we go, He provides the opportunities for us to do His work.
God never leaves us, even when we veer off the course He places us. He just recalculates the route and gives us additional opportunities. As we learn to recognize them, our growth in Him accelerates.
Are you waiting on God to get started or are you on the journey with your eyes and ears open for the opportunities He has for you?
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