A Blocked Fuel Line
By Ray Hawkins
The lawnmower coughed, spluttered, stopped. Outwardly there
was no sign of a problem. It had petrol, oil and a new spark plug. No amount of
cord pulling could get it going. So, I had to do some investigation. The
problem? Pebbles in the fuel tank! Young grandchildren had been at work.
Sometimes our spiritual life experiences pebbles in
its fuel tank. Outwardly everything seems okay to the casual observer.
Inwardly, there is a realisation that we are at a standstill. What is now
required is an investigation of the cause. There is a tendency to say “I’ll
pray about it” and go blithely on our way, ‘pebble’ untouched. Then we can fall
into the trap of blaming the Devil for our problems. Sure, he’ll take advantage
but let’s accept our own accountability.
Some pebbles we may need to recognise and remove are:
greed, jealousy, self-righteousness, un-forgiveness, lust, apathy and hurt
feelings. Cleaning the spiritual fuel-line requires acknowledging the existence
of the pebbles; Admitting their presence before the Lord; Asking the
Creator/Redeemer for a cleansing and then get moving.
The spiritual and relational ‘unblocking’ that have to
be undertaken usually take time and honesty underpinned by an act of the will.
When undertaken, God does a beautiful and complete overhaul. He renews us for
the tasks He has chosen and the joy of His service returns.
Praise His Name.
©Ray Hawkins http://rayhawkinsauthor.blogspot.com.au
Writer of Biblically themed 31 day
devotions.
Latest one is ‘The Warrior Lord’sTriumph.
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