JUMP LEADS
07th Dec 2016
Whilst in New Zealand, my brother-in-law drove us to a nearby beauty spot, we looked around, enjoyed the scenery, had a coffee and returned to the car, and horror, the door did not respond to the normal electronic key fob! The door was then opened with the key, and due to lights having been inadvertently left on - the battery was flat! We needed help.
We looked around and there was a friendly guy with a large car, who when asked, cheerfully drew his car alongside, pulled out a set of jump leads, connected his battery to our battery, and within seconds the car burst into life.
This stranger happened to be in the right place at the right time. He was willing to help and he rescued us. As we thought about this incident the Holy Spirit began to speak. You and I can be heavenly “jump leads” able to connect a dysfunctional world to the power of God, to kick start a dead engine as power flows through you into whatever situation presents itself.
Think this through, you carry the jump leads, God Himself is the power source. If you are approached for help give it freely. Be a blessing, there are so many broken down individuals out there, be alert in the spirit to see where you might be needed.
1 Peter 2:9 says, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out for darkness into his wonderful light.”
Incidentally, as we thanked our Kiwi rescuer and told him how much we appreciated his willing help, telling him he was a real blessing, he pointed upwards and indicated he was a believer on assignment!
by Joyce Sibthorpe
