I spent a good portion of today at WalMart, waiting to have the battery on Ana’s car replaced. The car wouldn’t start yesterday and we ended up having to jump it. I figured it was either the battery or the alternator but, since my mechanical ability is limited to changing the oil and filling the car with gas, I decided to take it to someone who knows what they’re doing.
Initial testing showed the battery was still good, but when they put it on the charger it wouldn’t hold a charge. So, I had to bite the bullet and buy a new battery. Batteries are a LOT more expensive now then the last time I bought one! Hey, but at least it’s not as bad as a bad alternator.
It’s easy to be content in our faith, going to church, singing in the choir, living a “good” life. It may seem to ourselves and others that everything is fine, but when put to the test, whether by hardship or temptation, we often fail, because we haven’t kept our spiritual batteries charged. When we need it the most we find there’s no power inside.
The only way to prevent this from happening is to stay connected to the Source, daily and even hourly recharging our spiritual life, through regular Bible study and prayer. Without that constant connection with Heaven’s Power we won’t have the energy we need when trials come our way.
Paul tells us “the word of God is alive and powerful.” (Hebrews 4:12). Take time today to stay connected to the Power found only in God’s Word. Then when you’re put to the test, “you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need.” (Colossians 1:11).