UNTAPPED POWER

UNTAPPED POWER

 Herbert Jackson recounts the story of how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push.  He devised a clever plan of action.  He went to the school near his home and got permission to recruit some students to push his car off.  Otherwise, he would either park on a hill or leave the engine running.  He employed this procedure for two full years.

 When ill health forced the Jackson family to leave, a new missionary was assigned.  When Jackson proudly began to explain his arrangement for getting the car started, the new missionary began looking under the hood.  Before the explanation was complete, he interrupted, “Why, Dr. Jackson, I believe the only trouble is this loose cable.”  After giving the cable a twist, he stepped into the car, turned the key, and to Jackson’s astonishment the engine roared to life.

 For two years needless trouble had become normal and routine.  The power was there all the time.  Only a loose connection kept Jackson from putting that power to work.  The first chapter of Ephesians refers to the awesome power that is the heritage of every believer.  When we forge close connections with Christ, the Zoe (life of God) and the dunamis (power of God) are readily available to us.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!