Overflow…
The book of Hebrews tells us that, “God discipline’s those he loves.” I believe that discipline can come in many forms. Sometimes it is the two-by-four effect, a sudden and drastic wake up call. Sometimes it is in a hardship, calamity often brings clarity. But recently I experienced it in a way I hadn’t really thought of before, being emptied.
Sometimes the challenge of speaking every week, of answering questions, of connecting Spiritually where people need it can become a very draining experience. What I’m learning is that when that happens is when I’ve relied on the well of my experience, love and ability and not trusted in God’s. My well dries up pretty quickly. His is a never ending fountain, you might even call it “living water.”
I think there is a great temptation to turn and trust in ourselves when we are called to trust in God above all else. I find that when I’m at the center, the cup dries up fast. When Jesus is at the center, when his Spirit is working, there is an overflow that can not be contained.
So, I’ve been emptied of myself and now filled by Him.
Lead us all Lord to know the fullness of your truth, the comfort of your gospel and may that lead to a Spiritual overflow in our lives.
