I left work Friday a little frustrated with technology. It’s hard to imagine that one small change in
a network could wreak such havoc on everyone, but it can. One computer “died” so I replaced it with
another one we had. Suddenly neither of
the network printers could be used by anyone. It was as though they’d never
been there. By Monday evening, we
finally had the host computer and one other networked computer able to use the
printers. In the meantime I had gone to a website looking for the recliner Danny
wanted for Christmas and found a lovely present – a lovely fake anti virus
malware infection! I turned my computer off and went home.
This morning as I turned on my computer I was expecting more
trouble. Then I remembered one of the state office computer techs saying that
if one could get to system restore, then that virus malware could be defeated.
I tried it before my computer finished booting up and yes, thankfully I was
able to restore the computer to last Saturday and my crisis was nipped in the bud!
System restore is a greatly needed item for humankind as
well. Even those of us who have given
our lives to Christ can get malware running in the background. The Word says it best - the lust of the flesh,
the lust of the eyes and the pride of life – these things can overtake us. As
they do, we find our spirit life running slower and slower, bogged down by
earthly things that tend to catch us and hold us captive. We still may attend church, may join, and may
get very involved, but all the time that “stuff” is running in the
background. We find that we must go to
our Manufacturer for a full system restore, daily, to keep the virus of our flesh
at bay.
Oh beloved, maybe you have been feeling a little sluggish
lately. Everything seems fine, but you just don’t seem to feel the thrill of
faith anymore. Or you’ve let your mind wander to things that aren’t of
faith. Run to God’s Word, the Ultimate
Technology and let Him give you a system restore! He loves you so much that the
Holy Spirit will do this for you without fussing or fuming or lecturing you!
He’ll just take you in His arms and revive your spirit. In turn, you will begin
to feel revived in your body and mind as well! Oh thank Him this morning that
His Restoration is instant and His promises are all True! He is your Maker, so
He is your Guide and your Sustainer all the days of your life! Hallelujah! What
a Savior!
I John 2:16 For the world offers only a craving for physical
pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and
possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
Psalm 13:3 Turn and answer me, O LORD my God! Restore the
sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
Psalm 51:12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and
make me willing to obey You.
Lamentations 3:23 Great is His faithfulness; His mercies
begin afresh each morning.
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