Isaiah
40:28-31 and 41:10a – “28Have you not known? Have you not
heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29He
gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. 30Even
youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; 31but
they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with
wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not
faint.” And “41:10afear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for
I am your God”.
Have
you ever been using a portable electronic device for something important to
you? Like your smart-phone, iPad, or notebook computer for a work presentation,
or an oral report for a class, or, God forbid, your Sunday sermon and your plan
is to be *hip and sharp using the device for your notes instead of, gasp,
paper? And the battery dies…you know, like the terrorist underling video-taping
the leader’s manifesto in True Lies. “Battery Aziz…” (YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An-9zO0PlvA)
Do
you think it’s a good idea to make sure you come into your critical event fully
charged?
Have
you ever done all the prep-work I mentioned above and finished your presentation
only to look at your battery life to see it in the RED?
And you say to yourself and anyone around, “God, that was lucky.” No, that was
grace and a simple heartfelt “TYG (thank you God)” is in order.
It
is the same way with our spiritual life and my suggestion is to plug in
whenever the opportunity presents itself. Go a step further and create the
occasion to top off your batteries throughout the day.
How
do you recharge? What devices do you use to maintain a connection to the Holy
Spirit throughout your day? However you choose to connect, do it. And find
something new to try. Maybe it will work for you, maybe not, but the action of
finding one will provide a connection in itself and perhaps refresh some of
your old tried and true methods.
A
few weeks back I downloaded a new ap to my phone, “Oh Snap”. It’s a random
reminder generator that pops up with a reminder now and then throughout the day
and within the hours you set for it. They can be green (low priority), yellow
(medium), or red (hot and frequent). I have one reminder loaded and it is
labeled “Stop, It’s Time to Pray”.
The
problem with my new ap is that over the last several days it’s been crazy busy
with stuff and I’ve simply scrolled by the reminder. They’ve been important
things that aren’t fun. I’d rather have been writing a Calvary’s Thread
post like I’m doing right now and pausing in the flow to pray.
So
friends, stop and pray. Reconnect and recharge every day and frequently. Do.
It. Now.
In
His grip,
Jerry
*or
current, cool, chic, stylish, in vogue, or whatever the latest term for this
passe word is that I’ve been unable (or unwilling) to dig out.
