Give Me Oil in My Lamp

 

GodTracker 956
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“It’s only by the steady infilling of the Holy Spirit that you and I will maintain a good oil supply for our lamps.”

Matthew 25:3
Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them

The cabin had no electricity so Joe lit an oil lamp and placed it on a wooden table. The glow of its warm
light filled the room. Joe sat back in a cushioned chair and enjoyed its comfort. However, what Joe did not realise was how quickly the oil would burn. Soon the glow of the lamp dwindled and dark shadows crept in from every corner. Oblivious to the dwindling oil supply, Joe allowed the lamp to continue burning. Soon the room was enveloped in darkness. Striking a match, Joe examined his lamp only to find that, not only had the oil been consumed, but the wick had also burned out. With no fuel supply, the flame had consumed the wick.  

How is your fuel supply? Is your fuel tank full or running dry? Beware burnout! The world we live in is relentless. Demands coming from every side and labour intensifying will soon burn you out. Burnout is a serious and overwhelming issue in this pacy twenty-first-century world, within the church and outside its confines. There are two major forms of burnout: physical burnout and emotional burnout. Both will strip you bear. Unless you maintain a steady oil supply for your lamp, your wick will soon burn out.

There is an old gospel chorus that goes, “Give me oil in my lamp, keeping burning, burning, burning.” The Holy Spirit is likened to oil in Scripture. It’s only by the steady infilling of the Holy Spirit that you and I will maintain a good oil supply for our lamps. So come to Jesus when the burdens of life overwhelm you. Yoke up with him under that heavy load. Cast your cares on him because he cares for you. If you rely on your power and might you will burn out.

God-tracking is avoiding burnout.

It’s All In The Bible. Read All About It. (NKJV)
Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!
Exodus 27:20
1 Samuel 16:13
Ephesians 5:18
Matthew 11:28-30
1 Peter 5:7
Zechariah 4:6

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So, don’t give up, look up & pray!

“Thank you that you are by my side, helping me stay burning.”

“Dear Lord, I’ve allowed my wick to burn without fuel. Forgive me for not drawing on your source of power and might. Holy Spirit, fill me again; fuel my wick with your oil. I pray for healing of burnout in soul and mind. I cast my cares upon you, O Lord, in the name of Jesus. I come to you now and take up your yoke because your yoke is easy and your burden is light. Thank you that you are by my side, helping me stay burning. Amen.”

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GodTracker is a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought, written by Dudley Anderson, based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His Word calls us to seek his plan by acknowledging him in all our ways and by tracking his purposes, in faith. Most of what you’ll read is based upon the author’s personal experience of tracking the plans of God.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, https://www.surereality.net/podcasts/

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Salt of the Earth

GodTracker 955
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“Dear Christian stand strong in the word of God. Continue to live by biblical principles without wavering and you will be the salt of the earth, flavouring a repugnant world with the essence of God.”

Matthew 5:13-14
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.”

Salt is a valuable commodity in some cultures. In biblical times we read about the salt covenant between man and God as the Israelites covered their grain offerings in salt as a symbol of purification. In Jewish traditions, salt has been a symbol of covenant, commitment, unity, and loyalty. Salt can be used for seasoning, for sterilisation and as a preservative.

Jesus used salt, and light, as a symbol of God’s integrity and countenance in the world. As his representatives on earth, Christian believers are the salt of the earth. That is, those who acknowledge Christ have subjected themselves to God’s forgiveness and purification. By God’s word and Spirit, they themselves have been disinfected through the blood of Christ, as one might disinfect a wound with salt. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Confession and faith have instigated God’s holiness and God’s righteousness on earth through those sanctified by the blood of Jesus.

As salt decontaminates food and acts as a sterilisation agent, so you stand for God’s purity in your circle of influence. The world is becoming increasingly contaminated by the degradation of biblical morals and corruption in high places. Christ’s body on the earth not only seasons culture with the flavour of God’s word but it preserves the integrity of biblical ethics and standards.

So, dear Christian, stand strong in the word of God. Continue to live by biblical principles without wavering and you will be the salt of the earth, flavouring a repugnant world with the essence of God.

God-tracking is seasoning with salt.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT. (NKJV)
Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!
Leviticus 2:13
Matthew 5:13-16
1 John 1:9
Romans 3:25

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“Dear Lord, help me to stand for the integrity of your word."

“O Lord, I get so despondent when I see what’s happening in the world these days. So many have wandered from the truth and embraced a degraded standard of living. Countries are at war. Schools are teaching wayward morality and crime is on the increase. Our politicians are corrupt and our leaders are weak. Dear Lord, help me to stand for the integrity of your word. Help me to be the salt of the earth. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought, written by Dudley Anderson, based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His Word calls us to seek his plan by acknowledging him in all our ways and by tracking his purposes, in faith. Most of what you’ll read is based upon the author’s personal experience of tracking the plans of God.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, https://www.surereality.net/podcasts/

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Mindful of His Presence

 GodTracker 954
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“When the enemy of God’s designs attempts to distract you with his commotion and confusion, stop and look to Jesus.”

Colossians 3:2
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

 “My days are so crazy,” said Mary describing an average day at the office. “I find myself running about trying to keep my head above water for 10 hours a day. People asking questions, demanding my attention, moaning and complaining about everything. Then when I get home my flatmate takes over from where my colleagues left off. The flat is always in a mess and her behaviour really bothers me. I just can’t find time to be alone to seek God anymore.” Mary had been a Christian for several years. She remembers how wonderful it was when she first gave her heart to Jesus. She says she found it so easy in those days to hear from God but now his voice has been drowned out by busyness and social intrusion.

The Christian life is a mindset. When we ask Jesus into our lives, we make a conscious choice to acknowledge God in all we do. This includes allowing him to fill our days – our minds – with his presence. Sometimes the hustle and bustle of everyday life clouds our mindfulness of Jesus. Yet, even in the face of all that goes on around us, he has not left us. For He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” By his grace, he is mindful of us.

When the enemy of God’s designs attempts to distract you with his commotion and confusion, stop and look to Jesus. Seek out a quiet space and set your mind on things above, not on things of this world. In prayer, take every thought captive in Jesus’ name and bind the confusion of Satan. It may take some effort; it may take a conscious act of your will but it will be worth it.

So, come to Jesus when you labour and are heavy-laden. He will give you rest. And remember, he is beside you, even in the turmoil of life!

God-tracking is a mindset.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT. (NKJV)
Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!
Hebrews 13:5
Hebrews 12:2
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Matthew 11:28-30

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“Help me to be constantly mindful of your presence.”

“Dear Lord, I find myself being so distracted by things and people around me every day. I know you are by my side even in the commotion of life. So, I take these distractive thoughts captive, In Jesus’ name. I resist the lies of Satan telling me that I’ve lost my first love and choose to set my mind on your peace and your comfort. Help me to be constantly mindful of your presence. For your glory, O Lord. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought, written by Dudley Anderson, based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His Word calls us to seek his plan by acknowledging him in all our ways and by tracking his purposes, in faith. Most of what you’ll read is based upon the author’s personal experience of tracking the plans of God.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, https://www.surereality.net/podcasts/

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.