Plug It In
Everyone knows how an outlet works. If you have a lamp, that lamp can’t turn itself on and make something happen. It has to have an energy source. Only once it plugs into the outlet and lets the outlet do its job can the lamp function as more than a doorstop and work properly as it was designed to do.
It’s the same way with God and us. We by ourselves are really nothing. We’re just the shell of what we could be. We can’t energize ourselves enough. That’s God’s job. It’s only through His Word and Spirit that we can be fully energized and motivated. Without God, we’re like that lamp: dull and heavy. The lamp carries power and light wherever it goes – as long as it’s plugged in. It has the capability to use power inside of it, but can only use that power when it’s hitched up to the power source.
God wants to be our power source. We have power, authority and God’s light within us. We need to get plugged into Him and let Him take control so his power can radiate out from us. He is our light source even as we’re a light source in this life. Psalms 119:105 said it like this: “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” God wants to be our light and our energy source in times of darkness.
Just like a lamp is a vessel for us to use, we are vessels for God to use. Vessels carry out specific tasks and are used when needed. We are his lamps! We need to shine in this dark world. And we can do that as long as we stay plugged in and ready to be used by him. Connect yourself daily to that energy source and he will be your light in times of darkness. I encourage you tap into that energy: life without it is too dim.
How do you connect with God? Have prayer and the Bible been lights in your life? Tell us a story in the comments section.
Over the years of become more aware of how often I need to plug in. Get refreashed and stuff. BUt lately I’ve realized that I need Him 24/7 I can’t live without being connected to Him. REALLY live. I can survive but not anything fullfilling. It becomes so clear when I’m not connected how much I need to plug back. articles like this are great to keep reminding us of that
What a bright idea for an article! I’m hoping some of us can get plugged in this weekend at Updraft!