When growing up on the farm in Montana, a neighbor was having a problem with gasoline being stolen from his tanks on the farm. One day he decided to switch the labels on the tanks on the diesel and gasoline tanks so as to catch the thief. One Sunday he returned home from church to find a car stalled in his driveway that had filled up with "free diesel" in a gasoline powered car. Needless to say the driver was quite embarrased when he had to come fetch his car. It didn't quite take him where he intended for it to with the wrong fuel to power it.
Our lives often fall short of satisfying destinations when we choose the wrong fuel to power our life.
The good news here is that God is very clear about the fuel source we need to navigate our path in the life he has given us. Consider the following verses :
Psalm 1:2-3
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. [3]He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. [8]The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. [9]The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. [10]They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. [11]By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Are your daily thoughts powered by the right fuel that will carry you daily to the place where you experience the presence of your Creator. His word is the key to our spiritual energy.
The key to successfully powering our way to the abundant life that God has offered is reading and reflecting on the promises and commands of God's Word. Jesus spoke the following words to his disciples giving them the plan to follow for the richest and most fulfilling life possible.
John 15:4-5
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
[5]"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
I pray this has encouraged you to "fuel up" with the powerful word of God. God has promised great peace through his Word and abiding in it will produce a satisfying fruit for your life. It will also benefit those around you as well !
Colossians 3:15-16
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. [16]Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Peace to you and pass this on
Thankful for The Word of God,
Jeff Dyk
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