Being a Christian Do You Want More
Half full or Half Empty?
It’s the time of year when we make resolutions – we make statements about the things we want to change and the achievements we want to fulfil. Some of us fail and some of us succeed. I suppose it depends to a large extent on how much you want whatever it is and how hard you are willing to strive for it too.
I’ve been a born again Christian now for over 2 years and I have made lots of progress during that time; but I have had my troubles and failures also, times when things didn’t seem to go as they should have or as I thought they might have done.
Last Sunday at church our pastor Geoff preached about double portions that are often mentioned in the bible and I remember as I listened intently thinking I’d be happy with even a half portion form God, never mind double helpings. How many times have I prayed over the last 2 years to be filled with the Holy Spirit, how many times have I begged “Lord – please fill me with your Spirit, please. He has on some occasions – rare ones but very memorable ones. Those times were indescribable and beautiful, but rare.
Then Geoff said something that was so very obvious and yet startling in its power and simplicity. How can we be filled, or have a double portion if there is no room in us for the spirit. You can only get a pint into a pint pot! If there is no room how on earth are you going to get more in there? No matter how long or how earnestly I ask if there is no room there is no room.
So how do we make more room? Well, the solution is quite as straightforward as the problem (although it might not be as easy to fulfil). I need to make more room for my God. I know I am saved, of that I am sure as night follows day. But if I want to share the things that God has for me I need to make room for Him – can’t you see that?
2008 holds many challenges some, which I will meet, and some in which I will fail to meet – that’s life. But if I want to be nearer my Saviour I must make room for Him.
I shall endeavour to make more time for my God and Saviour in every way I can. That’s my commitment to Jesus.
Do you know Him/ Do you know the Saviour of mankind? If you do then give your all to Him- give Him more of your life.
If you don’t know Jesus, well He is there waiting for you this year as He was last.
Do you know that only just over 2 short years ago I was trolling along quite happy with life but without Jesus.
2 years on I am so much happier with life, this one and the next. Oh, I still have problems – who doesn’t. But I share all my problems, and my successes with my Lord God and it is wonderful. You can share your life too, just get on your knees and ask God. He will listen, He will act, make some room in your heart for Him and He will fill it. All He needs is just 1% to start with then He will do the rest.
God Bless you and have a great 2008. Bill
