Fill Up on Grace First
I saw this vision very clearly in my mind’s eye. First, a pot without water inside, and with the fire underneath. It was being burnt up, charring because there was no water inside.
Then, another pot that is full of water and the ingredients to cook with. It was cooking well and probably would be a very tasty soup dish when it’s ready.
God was showing me that I am like the pot that needs to be filled up with the water of His grace first before attempt to complete any tasks.
“As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.” Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”” (Luke 10:38-42 WEB)
When we operate on our own strength without filling up on God’s word or praying, we become burnt out quickly because our focus is on the demands placed upon us.
This makes us irritable and very cranky, in a snappy mode like Martha who was busy serving by her own strength, without first receiving the words of grace from the Lord.
However, when we spend time receiving God’s word, shifting our focus back to Jesus, and seeing the free flowing supply of His grace in our lives, we will be restful inside and operate by the anointing.
We will be like Mary, who sat and listened to Jesus’ words, before probably going off to do her chores for the day later on. She went in the strength of God’s word working inside her.
Do you really believe that the flesh is unprofitable and that nothing good dwells within it? Until you lose that confidence in the flesh, you will always only seek the Lord for His grace when you are already burning up from the demands of life.
Receive His grace first. Remember, we are the branches, and He is the true vine. We just have to rest and receive the supply of precious life-giving sap (grace) from Him, to bear good fruits in every area of our lives!
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