There is hardly anything in creation that has permanent
strength. Be it man, animal, plant or inanimate object designed by men, after
expending energy, to remain functional it must refill from a source. Our Lord
Jesus Christ, who is our perfect example, was no different. He used a spiritual
thermometer to gauge His level of anointing. He knew when each virtue was being
released to heal, save or deliver. He was very careful to prevent complete burn
out, and sometimes in the midst of a very busy ministration, he sneaked out to
rest and recoup.
‘And he said unto them, “Come ye yourselves apart into a
desert place, and rest a while”: for there were many coming and going, and they
had no leisure so much as to eat’ (Mark 6: 31). The believer is a vessel, a
container that the Holy spirit can fill and thereafter use to accomplish
certain good works. But if such a believer does not know when the thermometer
is reading ‘red’, he will continue until he attempts to spend what is not
there. Be very sensitive to the Holy Spirit. A disciple is not above his master
nor a servant above his Lord (Matt 10:24). You cannot know more than Jesus.
Apply wisdom today! When your bank account is fully drawn upon, at best you can
have a little overdraft but afterwards, any cheque you issue will be returned.
When you have exhausted your spiritual reservoir, all your decrees, requests or
demands may go dishonoured. Go for a refill.
Jude says: ‘Build up yourself’ Go to a private place, like
your house, where you can access God’s presence undisturbed. Take him to
recharge your batteries. Spend quality time praising and worshipping God. Then
begin to pray in tongues, by which Paul
says you will build up (edify) your spirit (1 Cor 14:4). Also, study God’s Word
and commit it to memory and to your heart. His Word is spirit and life. The
more of the Word you hide in your spirit, the more of his power and life you
will receive. Recharge your battery before you go for another assignment. If
your battery is weak, you may be unable to offer any benefit to those you are
going to minister to, except noise. If you take time to refill your spiritual
containers regularly, you will remain significant in God’s plan. Otherwise you
may be discarded. Choose right today.
Before embarking on any assignment for the Lord, recharge
your battery by praying for at least one hour in tongues and worshipping.
‘But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your
most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost….’ (Jude 20)
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