As often falls
to me in my household, I recently had to work on one of our vehicles. Underneath
the dashboard a small vacuum powered “motor” or valve had apparently quit
working, making it impossible to circulate air in the car. The result was a car
that was very uncomfortable to drive.
Now to fix something under a dashboard takes a special level of nimbleness. For all practical purposes it really helps if you are double jointed (about halfway up your back). Not only do you work upside-down but must be able to think at the same time! I found myself in that position with one element missing, light.
Working under a dashboard is similar to looking into a “black hole” in space. In the darker interior vehicle like I was fixing, very little light seems to get under the dashboard even in the daylight.
John shared with his readers (1 John 2:7-11) that followers of Christ should have a different standard than the world when it comes to "hating" others. We have "light" that is supposed to shine in our hearts, without which we "stumble" (v. 10). In verse 11 John makes the observation, "The one who hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because his eyes are blinded."
Harbored sin, like hating a brother, only hurts me. It only hurts you! If you want to experience Christ's leading in your life, make sure your sight is not obstructed by the sin of hate. Confess it today.
The Circuit 'Riter, Michael Ullrich
Now to fix something under a dashboard takes a special level of nimbleness. For all practical purposes it really helps if you are double jointed (about halfway up your back). Not only do you work upside-down but must be able to think at the same time! I found myself in that position with one element missing, light.
Working under a dashboard is similar to looking into a “black hole” in space. In the darker interior vehicle like I was fixing, very little light seems to get under the dashboard even in the daylight.
John shared with his readers (1 John 2:7-11) that followers of Christ should have a different standard than the world when it comes to "hating" others. We have "light" that is supposed to shine in our hearts, without which we "stumble" (v. 10). In verse 11 John makes the observation, "The one who hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because his eyes are blinded."
Harbored sin, like hating a brother, only hurts me. It only hurts you! If you want to experience Christ's leading in your life, make sure your sight is not obstructed by the sin of hate. Confess it today.
The Circuit 'Riter, Michael Ullrich
So true Mike - it is easy to be and act Christ-like until someone steps on your toes or points out your faults, then harboring bitterness can be a hidden sin that snuffs out the light of Christ shining in our hearts - it can become very dim very quickly!
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