Your Emptiness…

…is but the preparation for your being filled.

Your emptiness…

As I write this, I am feeling empty. In my case that means fatigued, weary, tank depleted.

Maybe your emptiness is for another reason:

• Lost a job

• Bank account depleted

• Torn down by others

• Tired of fighting

• Weary of work

Here’s some great news: Your emptiness is but the preparation for your being filled.

That’s not only according to C. H. Spurgeon, the “Prince of Preachers.”

It’s also Biblical.

The Bible says:

“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18 ESV)

Your emptiness is God’s opportunity to fill you with the Holy Spirit.

This verse is a command: we are to seek the filling of the Holy Spirit. To learn about how to be filled, see these articles

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Jesus said, “Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’ (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)” (John 7:38-39 NLT)

May you know the fullness of the Holy Spirit when your emptiness leaves you aching for more.

By the way, I already feel energized by the Spirit after feeling empty earlier when I started writing.

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Your Worst Days Are…

…never so bad that they are beyond the reach of God’s grace.

Are you experiencing some of the worst days of your life?

Jerry Bridges says it so well: “Your worst days are never so bad that they are beyond the reach of God’s grace.”

Whatever your worst days involve:

• Illness

• Pain

• Loss

• Grief

• Setbacks

• Mental illness

God’s grace is sufficient.

The Apostle Paul testified:

“So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:7-9 ESV)

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Those Who Are Happiest…

…are those who do the most for others.

What do you think of this quote from Booker T. Washington: Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others?

In my opinion, it is generally true. Serving others helps us take our mind off our woes. When we serve we feel the joy of helping others. When we help others, we feel magnanimous, noble, benevolent—all wonderful feelings.

But what does the Bible say? While not being a direct biblical quote, there are many verses with the general idea that loving and serving others brings joy:

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35 ESV)

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV)

“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Galatians 5:13-14 NLT)

“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” (Proverbs 11:25 ESV)

“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38 ESV)

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” (Proverbs 19:17 ESV)

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To develop your relationship with God, get my free eBook “10 Prayers to Unlock Heaven on Earth” click HERE.