Last night it STORMED! Lots of rain, the lawn needed it, the flowers needed it. I was glad it rained. But I was also glad I had a roof over my head to protect me from the rain. While I was glad it was getting wet outside, I wanted it to remain dry on the inside.
As I went to the basement freezer to get get some Breyer’s (No Sugar Added) Vanilla Ice Cream (a nightly ritual), I heard a drip, drip, drip. That was disconcerting, because it meant that the integrity of my roof was in question. (I believe the problem is around one of the vents. Easily fixed with a little epoxy . . . I hope.)
That one little leak in that very big roof can cause a lot of damage and be costly to repair, if it continues unchecked. Pretty good illustration of what happens when a believer always Satan to exploit a “little” leak. I may be spending significant time in the Word. My prayer life may be vibrant and active. My life may be characterized by heartfelt worship. I may take great care keeping myself pure. But, if I don’t control my anger or I gossip or I act unlovingly to other people, my walk and witness are damaged.
I Peter 1:13-16 (ESV) reminds us of our calling.
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
Allow the Holy Spirit to point out the “leaks” in your “roof” and then take action to fix them. A little leak can do a lot of damage.
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