“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10

A call was sent out to help with the Church house. Working on painting to sell it, folks had come and dove in. Yesterday, Mike showed up to help, offering to work on electric. That threw me for a loop for a little bit, since my head was in painting mode. But he does electric stuff! And it was a good thing he showed! Checking all the outlets, he had questions.

One outlet in particular had him baffled. “Is there a switch that powers this outlet?” he asked. I guess he thought I should know… but I didn’t. Finally after hitting breakers and switches, it was determined that that particular wall outlet LOOKED like it should have power. It even had a power wire connected to it. But alas… there was no connection!

Electricity isn’t really magic. Wires run to a central circuit breaker box that has a connection to the Power Company’s lines. From there, individual wires run to each outlet or switch. It’s a simple matter. No connection? No power! It is not a difficult concept to understand. The same concept applies to GOD’S power as it does to electrical… is there a connection?

Unlike plumbing, electrical lines don’t have the ability to be clogged. They can be cut or shorted. But they are either connected… or they are not. I have found it is the same with my spiritual life. I am either connected with God through the Holy Spirit, or I am not. I have found that there are lots of things I can do to cut the connection and stop God’s power flow.

Today’s verse is not a request. It is a command. If I belong to God, It is my duty to connect to Him… and STAY connected. Then, to use His power to do the things that He has instructed me to personally do. Even when that something is to rest and meditate upon HIM. So… how is YOUR connection to God? Are you powered up with HIS might?