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John 17:19-21 – And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. … Just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (ESV)
Back in the late autumn, I got fed up with having to pump up a rear tyre on Caroline's car. This particular tyre had been leaking, week in and week out, and I wrongly guessed that the wheel rim seal or valve was faulty.
So, I took it to the tyre refit shop where the mechanic advised me that it was time to change all the tyres, because, as it transpired, all the tyres were at the end of their life's duration. Being a nosy/curious person, I always watch the mechanic when the tyres are being replaced to check the state of the metal wheel rims to make sure nothing is missed when sealing the tyres onto them.
As he removed the leaking tyre, we spotted that the tyre had split on the surface of the inside tyre wall — out of sight. This was why there was a leak: a broken tyre! It was an accident waiting to happen, which was a bit of a shock. I realised this was why I had been given a prompt from above to get the car checked out.
As the rubber hits the road in our daily life, the world presses down upon us as we hit a few bumps in the road. We need the Holy Spirit to call us into God's presence for a checkup.
If we do not come before God regularly, we are heading for unseen trouble. Through trial and temptation, it is easy to lose our hope and faith in a God Who died that we might live eternally. Pierced and bumped by life, we will gradually lose sight of God.
When we talk to Jesus and share His Word with others, we will be fortified, repaired, and pumped up by the presence of the Holy Spirit, to face everything the world has, until finally, we come to the end of the road and take to the air on our journey into heaven.
Jesus is the One Who aids us in our walk, through faith and hope. He waits for us to take our brokenness to Him for repair and replacement of old, damaged thoughts with new. Maybe it is time for us to take ourselves into God's presence once more.
Prayer: Lord, we keep on deflating and getting it wrong, and yet You will always receive us and refit us, no matter where we have been through the day. Forgive us when we fail in life. Lord, as we come to You, fill us again today with Your Holy Spirit to aid us on our journey with You until we reach heaven. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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Thanks Rod, blessings.
Always good to be reminded of God’s grace.
Great post, Rod. Thanks for the reminder and encouragement!
Wonderful message. Thank you for sharing your inspiration over the years.
We pray that the Holy Spirit will guide our leaders during these tumultuous years.
Good morning, Roderick!
Amen!
Today’s message was perfect. Thank you, Rod.
Thank you for writing this devotional.
We need the reminder to get pumped up and repaired.
Thank you.
Blessings.
Many thanks Rod for another of your excellent and encouraging devotionals.
Yes, we sure are uplifted by keeping faith and trust in the Lord. His love truly upholds us through any situation and does not deflate us. Blessings for these special writings you prepare.
How is your health, Rod? Improved, I hope.
Blessings
Thank you, Rod, for this good comparison between our need for earthly and heavenly checkups.
Good Morning Roderick,
Thank you for this encouraging devotion ~ it certainly resonated with me!
Have a great day.
Thanks,
(Ontario, Canada)
Very nicely said.