Just a bit of reflection today. Yesterday was the first time in over a week that I didn't spend quality time with the Lord. I spent time but it didn't feel genuine, more of a going through the motions sort of thing. I don't think today was a coincidence at all. During worship, I found myself day dreaming rather than lifting up praises to God. Something felt empty. And well, that's what today's message was about. Look at that!
I didn't spend time with God for one day and I felt empty inside. I think that has a lot to say about the weight at which the world comes at us. The pull of worldly things is very strong. One day I can be walking happily with the Lord and the next day I can feel completely disconnected. I can't afford to take time off when it comes to spending time with God. There are no vacations, no weekends, and no holidays when it comes to our spiritual walk. Satan uses our moments of apathy and carelessness to get a foothold.
John 15:5-8
5"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Dependence upon God is a must. Apart from Him, not only can I do nothing but I am nothing.
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