The Power of a Drip

Over the past several months we have had a leak in our roof. Every time it rains we hear the steady drip, drip, drip on our ceiling. While we have been waiting for Strata to fix the roof leak, we have watched as the dripping has facilitated the growth of mould and a hole in the ceiling. It has just been a slow drip and only when it has been raining and yet it has been amazing the destruction that this small drip has made over the last several months. Oh the impact of little things.

Are there little habits in our lives that are causing character destruction like this drip? On the flip side, are there little habits in our lives that are helping to construct a beautiful character? Little things have a big impact. 

“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.” - Matthew‬ ‭13‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭NLT‬‬

What Does It Matter?

Cain brought a gift to God, the best fruit of his crops. 

Abel also brought a gift to God, the best lamb from his flocks.

The offering that Abel brought, the Lord accepted,

But the offering that Cain brought, the Lord rejected.

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Hang on a second.

They both brought offerings to God. 

They both came to worship God. 

They both brought their best to God. 

What did it matter?

"You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master." Genesis 4:7 NLT

"Cain attacked his brother, Abel, and killed him." Genesis 4:8

Cain tried to worship God in his own way and when he was rejected, he was angry and murdered Abel. Abel was worshiping God in the way that God had asked him too and he was killed, but he will live again.

"If you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life." Revelation 2:10 NLT

We need to walk with Jesus and follow His leading rather than doing things our own way.

It is a matter of life and death.

Let There Be Light

Darkness and silence were all around. Absolutely nothing could be seen, not even a hand held in front of the face. Not a whisper could be heard.

Suddenly the silence was broken by a voice...

"Let there be light"

Immediately the darkness was melted away by light.

That was the beginning. Now many years have passed, and we come upon a lamp in a dark room. It is one of those old fashioned kerosene lamps. Once again nothing can be seen, nothing can be heard, but here again a voice is heard...

"You are the light of the world... let your light shine."

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But the lamp chimney is covered in dust and soot. The holes in the collar are blocked resulting in a weak and smokey flame. In desperation the lamp cries...

"I'm trying!"

The voice comes again...

"My precious lamp, I did not tell you to make your light shine, but to let it shine."

"I am the light of the world. I am the source of your light. Just let me come in and shine through you. Let me clean your chimney of the dust and soot. Let me clean out the rubbish that is blocking the holes in your collar and preventing the oxygen from flowing in. I am your light. Let me change you. Let me shine through you." 

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

References: Genesis 1:3. Matthew 5:14-16.