We say that we depend upon the Holy Spirit, but actually we are so wired up with our own devices that if the fire does not fall from heaven, we can turn on a switch and produce false fire of our own. If there is no sound of a rushing, mighty wind, we have the furnace all set to blow hot air instead. God save us from a synthetic Pentecost.
Devotion of the Day
Prepared Places for Prepared People
I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2
Be ye also ready.
Matthews 24:44
Even in this present world there is always “room at the top,” and the man who prepares himself will find a place prepared. There are never enough to go around and there are vacancies always for the man who can really do the job.
In the service of God the harvest is plenteous but the laborers are few, and the eyes of the Lord run to and fro looking for a man with a heart perfect toward Him. Samuel prepared himself and god made ready for Samuel. There is a place ready for you if you are ready for the place.
And there is a place hereafter for those who make ready. There is an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven. But it is reserved for those who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. God not only prepares the place, He prepares His people for the place.
“Lord, prepare me for what Thou art preparing for me.”