Motion Sensors
The light switches in my office building are on motion sensors. They automatically flip on when someone walks in the room, and if there's no motion for a while, they automatically turn off. It's a great energy-saving idea. Helps keep the electric bill low, too.
Some of the motion sensors in the office are more sensitive than others, I've noticed. I was in the building late last week after a meeting, tying up a few loose ends. Most of the doors were closed as I made my way down the hall towards my little corner. My office light clicked on after I made it two steps into the room. Very convenient. But as I was walking out for the night, I noticed that one or two other office lights came on as I passed by. Even with the door closed. It felt a little eerie, actually, but I marveled at the fine-tuning of those sensors, catching the slightest breeze of my feet passing by through the gap at the bottom of the door.
I would like to be that sensitive, in some ways. One specific way, in fact. What if I were so sensitive to the motions of God that I just flicked on like a light switch every time He moved in my vicinity? Ready for action. Ready to serve. Ready to shine at the slightest breath of a move of the Spirit. That would be cool.
I find that I'm a lot more like the motion sensor switch in my own office, though. God walks boldly into my world a step or two before I notice that He's there. It takes more effort on His part to get my attention. He's gracious and patient with me, and knows that I work that way, and I'm grateful. He takes the time to step into my space and talk to me, lead me, let me in on what He's up to and invite me to join Him.
But I'd like to be a little more sensitive to His movements. Maybe light up like a big bright florescent bulb when He's approaching and ready to do whatever is next on His agenda. To shine out in my corner anytime He's on the move anywhere near me. Even before He's fully revealed His plan, I want to light up with anticipation and expectation That's what I'm praying for.
I haven't a clue how to adjust the motion sensor on my light switch. I didn't install it in the first place and I don't have the tools to tweak it. But I know Who does. And I think He's just waiting for me to ask.
Are you sensitive to God's movements in your life? Would you ask Him to fine-tune your sensors?
Some of the motion sensors in the office are more sensitive than others, I've noticed. I was in the building late last week after a meeting, tying up a few loose ends. Most of the doors were closed as I made my way down the hall towards my little corner. My office light clicked on after I made it two steps into the room. Very convenient. But as I was walking out for the night, I noticed that one or two other office lights came on as I passed by. Even with the door closed. It felt a little eerie, actually, but I marveled at the fine-tuning of those sensors, catching the slightest breeze of my feet passing by through the gap at the bottom of the door.
I would like to be that sensitive, in some ways. One specific way, in fact. What if I were so sensitive to the motions of God that I just flicked on like a light switch every time He moved in my vicinity? Ready for action. Ready to serve. Ready to shine at the slightest breath of a move of the Spirit. That would be cool.
I find that I'm a lot more like the motion sensor switch in my own office, though. God walks boldly into my world a step or two before I notice that He's there. It takes more effort on His part to get my attention. He's gracious and patient with me, and knows that I work that way, and I'm grateful. He takes the time to step into my space and talk to me, lead me, let me in on what He's up to and invite me to join Him.
But I'd like to be a little more sensitive to His movements. Maybe light up like a big bright florescent bulb when He's approaching and ready to do whatever is next on His agenda. To shine out in my corner anytime He's on the move anywhere near me. Even before He's fully revealed His plan, I want to light up with anticipation and expectation That's what I'm praying for.
I haven't a clue how to adjust the motion sensor on my light switch. I didn't install it in the first place and I don't have the tools to tweak it. But I know Who does. And I think He's just waiting for me to ask.
Are you sensitive to God's movements in your life? Would you ask Him to fine-tune your sensors?
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