John 14:26
English Standard Version (ESV)
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
As I was drinking my coffee this morning I noticed that I had consumed half of the cup, and I got to thinking how I felt about that. Was I disheartened because half the cup was gone? Was I happy for the goodness of half of the cup that I had already consumed? I decided that what I had was a great cup of coffee that was waiting for me to finish it, as to enjoy this tasty warm brew that was awakening me.
Brothers and Sisters, life is like this sometimes, and we wonder if we should complain or celebrate. Do we need more of something or do we celebrate what God has given us? The same goes for learning God's Word for our lives, as we study scripture. Do we read the God's Word just enough to believe what we want or do we read it completely to see what God wants for us?
I am in no way comparing God's word to a cup of coffee, but I am asking us this week if we read our bibles half empty or half full? If we leave our reading of God's Word without it speaking to us and leaving us living and active, have we truly read enough to reveal God's expectations for our lives?
Beloved, God's Word should never leave us half empty, we should approach God's Word in the manner and fact of it's fullness for our lives. So as you drink that cup of coffee, don't worry about it being half empty, consume it's full warmth and goodness, and let it awaken you. Likewise, read the God's Word in its fullness and let it leave you living a life that is full and active, let it awaken God's love and relationship in you now and always.
Pastor Tim Polley
