Life To Run!

Not too long ago my wife got into our van and it would not start. There was not even a “click” or a “grrr” to indicate the battery was low. The lights would come on bright, but the engine did nothing when the key was turned in the ignition. It was DEAD! The van had been used several times earlier in the day with no problems, but that was not the case at this point. Arrangements were made to have the car towed to where the problem could be diagnosed and the problem turned out to be a very simple one. Everything was there for the van to run. Fuel was in the gas tank. The battery had a full charge. Oil was in the engine. Spark plugs were fine. The problem was that one wire had become DISCONNECTED from the starter and so the vehicle could not start. It was DEAD, but in the hands of the mechanic who could diagnose the problem, it was now alive!

In Isaiah we read…
“(1) Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; (2) but YOUR INIQUITIES HAVE MADE A SEPARATION BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR GOD, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.” ( Isaiah 59:1-2 ESV)

God has provided everything that pertains to life and godliness. ( 2 Peter 1:3) He created us as spiritual beings empowered to make choices relating to distinguishing between that which is right and wrong. Life is within the Body. However, DISCONNECTED from God we are DEAD IN OUR SINS. Sin must be properly diagnosed and its cause dealt with. It is the life blood of Jesus that can adequately deals with our sins. We must remain CONNECTED for true life to be received.

In Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae, he encouraged…
“(13) And you, WHO WERE DEAD IN YOUR TRESPASSES and the uncircumcision of your flesh, GOD MADE ALIVE TOGETHER WITH HIM, having forgiven us all our trespasses, (14) by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.” ( Colossians 2:13 ESV)

It is in Christ sin is remedied and true life is restored. Still, we must REMAIN CONNECTED to our Lord because apart from Him we can do nothing! ( John 15:5) His being near will do us no good if we do not maintain the CONNECTION. Don’t view some sins as just little things and think they don’t impact the life relationship with Christ. Remember, it was just one small wire that caused our van to be DEAD. May we continue in an ever abiding relationship with the Lord.

Have a great day FINE TUNED AND READY TO RUN IN CHRIST!
Carl

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