Getting a clear signal …

For the past few days I’ve been using my laptop on a different wi-fi network. The signal seems to fluctuate from strong, to low, to no signal.

While trying to access an application, the fluctuation of the signal would often result in my getting a “Connection Failure” message. Because of that, the work I had started would be interrupted, slowed down, or shut down.

That experience reminded me that is how real life is. When we are not daily, consistently connected to our source of life, Jesus Christ, we simply cannot function properly. We wind up stalling out, and our own efforts fail us.

John 15:5 says, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.”

A 10-minute devotional reading isn’t an adequate daily experience with the Lord. We need to walk with Him throughout our day through prayer, meditation on His Word, and by application of His Word in all we do. Psalm 119:9-16 puts it this way:

“How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have tried hard to find you — don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.”

We have to purposely seek God in all we do. Short of that we’ll find ourselves struggling in life due to “connection failure.”

Scotty