Paul Dawson of Oregon tells the story of a family trip: "While visiting Grand Coulee Dam, we were surprised to see that the visitor's center was dark, even though it was a sunny day. We thought the center might have tinted windows, but as we got closer we saw that there were no lights on. We went in and saw that none of the displays were working. Suddenly it became clear: there was no power to the center. Due to a technical problem, the visitor's center that sat only a few hundred feet from a hydroelectric dam and had no electricity. how could something be so close to one of the largest power sources in the United States, yet have no power?"
***Read Colossians 1:11-14***
11 "We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, 12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. 13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins."
The Christian life is often compared to light in Paul's letters. He uses light to symbolize God's holiness, truth, love and glory. For us, the source of this light is Jesus. When we stay close to Him, we can keep His light shining bright. However, when we take our focus off Him, spending less time with Him and disobeying His voice, we become like the visitors' center in this story- so close to the awesome Source of power, but our own supply is cut off.
Each day offers a brand new start to be "plugged in." If you miss a day, or even a few, of your quiet time, just repent then get back on track. God doesn't want you to beat yourself up about it and give up. He just wants to spend time with you. As a Christian, you are His light, but you must keep on "being strengthened with all power according to His glorious light."
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