When I was a kid a flimsy, metal antenna on the house roof picked up television signals and relayed them to our set. Inevitably, the elements would turn or twist the gangly apparatus or disconnect the wires.
My dad would climb onto the roof and adjust its angle or
direction to get better reception. I remember relaying messages from my mom in
the living room studying the TV picture, to my dad as he tilted the
temperamental antenna this way and that.
Often my spiritual antenna connecting me to Jesus, needs some
fine tuning. I have written many psots about the very real need for personal time
with God, praying and studying His Word just me and Jesus.
This week being Holy Week, opportunities abound to
strengthen that signal corporately—alongside other Christians—through worship services
on Palm Sunday, Great Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and
Easter Sunday. If we fully engage in these reflections on Jesus’ suffering,
death, and resurrection, God can re-focus how we see His great love and awesome
power.
I admit I have often attended Holy Week services merely going
through the motions, totally disconnected. This year I want to enter the church
with more than just my body. Sharefaith.com offers a few simple steps we can
take to fine-tune our spiritual antennae to focus on Jesus, allowing Him to speak
His truth into our hearts and lives.
- Prepare before you go to church; read a passage of Scripture and pray.
- As you sing, reflect on the message of the song, on what it teaches.
- Personalize the prayers—My Father, who art in Heaven…forgive me.
Be encouraged!
Pam
©2019 Pamela D. Williams
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