Unplugged

Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
2 So we will not fear when earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
3 Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
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4 A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the Most High.
5 God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed.
From the very break of day, God will protect it.
6 The nations are in chaos,
and their kingdoms crumble!
God’s voice thunders,
and the earth melts!
7 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
the God of Israel^[b] is our fortress.
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8 Come, see the glorious works of the Lord:
See how he brings destruction upon the world.
9 He causes wars to end throughout the earth.
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.

10 “Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.”

11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
the God of Israel is our fortress.
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When I travel...I tend to travel light. I don't pack too many clothes and such...but there is always one back that is non-negotiable. It's what I call my "tech bag". Inside that bag is every charging cable, sync cable, plug, adapter, and battery that my portable gadgets require. Even if I'm just doing an overnight somewhere..I bring all of these wires...and why? Because something might run out of juice! A disconnected and empty gadget won't be able to fulfill the purpose which it was created for...

Think about your life this morning. Have you run out of juice?

I meet so many people who complain that they feel disconnected from God...that they don't know what God wants them to do... but somewhere along the line they have unplugged from Him. They've gone to their own power...running on their own battery... only to find that the battery drains quickly!

When was the last time you plugged into God's Word? What was your last worship experience like? Honest and sincere or guarded? What is your favorite verse in the Bible...and have you memorized it? What small group are you in? How are you growing more like Christ day-to-day? When faced with a challenge...do you turn to God first or as a last resort?

It's these things that will keep you charged up and ready for anything. There isn't a secret or a technique....it's all about maintaining a connection with the ultimate power source...Jesus Christ. Lean on Him when you struggle. Plug into Him when you need strength. Connect to Him when you are drained. You don't need a "tech bag"... you have all the power you need.

See you tomorrow,
Pastor Brian