Good Monday morning! T'would appear that we missed our snowstorm this time. I seem to recall a "winter storm watch" or something like that yesterday morning until this morning at 0600, but... nothing! I think the Lord likes to remind the weather predictors and us just who is in charge now and again. :-) Well, for the first time in several years, I missed the Super Bowl. I went out to visit a friend and he is not a sports fan. Like much of the world, he is very concerned for his family and situation in this difficult time. The opportunity to share the Good News of life in Christ cannot be far away; it is much better that I be available to him than to watch another football game! Praise God for this opportunity.
The week starts with a fresh slate. Will you or I harvest or plant this week? I like to begin the week with a prayer that the Holy Spirit will infuse the devotionals and all other writing that I do this week. I may never see or meet the person that reads this somewhere in some home far away from here. However, the Holy Spirit moves through hearts worldwide; somewhere a seed falls on fertile soil.
When engaged in conversation or witnessing, have you ever felt the urge to point to yourself? We should be happy to be of service helping others find the way, but we must remember to point to the Lord Jesus who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Perhaps we should point across ourselves with one hand, and heaven-ward with the other, figuratively speaking. Tell what Jesus has done for you and I, but point firmly to our Lord who has the power to save.
This morning I have an image in mind. We are born with a door on our heart. At first this is a flimsy door, opening to almost any suggestion the world puts forth. At this stage it is important for parents to train and love their child, bringing him or her up in the ways of the Lord. Later, we run into the world. The treachery, pain, and foolishness of the world may cause us to double bolt that door, making it difficult for anyone to get in. God will not force this door, but He knocks and knocks, hoping that we will let Him in. One day, those who chose salvation in Christ, let Him in. Not only do Jesus and the Father come in to dine, but they also call in their heavenly craftsman, the Holy Spirit, to replace our world-weary door with a new strong door, sealed by the Holy Spirit and impervious to the dark forces of this world. This new door is also smart, letting in those we love and allowing us to share more and more of our own selves as we grow in the love of Jesus. Don't be afraid! The new door to your heart is guarded by the One who saves, Jesus Christ!
God bless and keep you on this new day!
Bucky
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