MAINTAIN!!!

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 346
September 19, 2017

Have you ever noticed the big beautiful houses and yards that you pass? As we were driving to a funeral this past Sunday, I began to notice some of the houses and landscapes we past.

There were amazing looking houses sitting back in manicured lawns. Some had fields of grass around and lots of acres. The houses that were most attractive were built with a balanced architecture.

As I was thinking about how beautiful they were I also began to think of how much work it would take to keep up a huge house and yard. As one passing by I saw how attractive it looked but it would take a lot of effort to keep it that way.

The more of the earths goods you have the more care they take either from yourself or hiring someone to do some of it.

It reminded me of part of a verse of scripture in Luke 12:48:
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required:

So, let’s look at this in the Christian walk. Many of you have dreams and desires from the Lord God Almighty. When these dreams and desires begin to come into being we must understand that it will take the Word and the Power of the Holy Spirit to maintain the ministries and opportunities that come your way.

Before you encounter the opportunities that are coming your way, you must maintain your Spiritual walk and continue to grow and be the hands and feet of Jesus where you are. Live A balanced life that will attract others.

Then as opportunities open up you must understand that you need to devote even more time and effort to growing in the Spirit man and spending time in His presences and in His Word.

If the enemy of your soul cannot get you discouraged or to stop, he will get you so busy you find yourself going through each day and approaching each task in your own strength. You will find yourself putting off the time in the presences of the Lord God Almighty.

The enemy is probing for a place to cause you to stumble or fall and when we try to do life in our own power we give him openings to pierce our amour.

Now let’s look back at the houses I was referring to. We also passed some smaller houses that were attractive and the yards well maintained. I would venture to guess that if the owner of one of those were given a very large house and many acres the person would know how to take care of the gift.

You see our God is looking for people who are faithful where they are. People who will take care of their relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. And who understand that they must reach out to others no matter whether it is one person or a crowd.

In the analogy of the houses we also saw both large and small houses that were rundown and needed some serious attention. How did they get in such bad shape? The people responsible had been too busy to take care of them or did not care, or maybe they did not have the funds or health to do what needed to be done.

What does your Spiritual house look like? Are you spending the time with the Lord Jesus and time in His Word to be attractive to the world? You see in our Spiritual walk, when we come to Jesus there will always be enough of whatever you need to maintain your Spiritual house.

We are responsible to take care of our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. When that relationship is maintained, we can represent Jesus the way we were created to.

One more analogy: Just as you may need to have help to maintain a house or property of any size, you need to have Godly people pour into your Spiritual house. Receive the ministries of others into you Spirit so that you can be built up and established more firmly in your calling.

Colossians 2:6-7 (KJV)
6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
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Father, in Jesus name I come to you. I decree and declare that each person who reads this will be faithful to maintain their relationship with you. We are your people, a royal group of sons and daughters and we must understand that we are responsible to take care of our Spiritual House. Anoint each of us with wisdom, understanding, and the knowledge that you are a good, good, Father: and will be all we need as we come to you. Amen

Take care of your Spiritual House!!
Love, MeMaw