ARE YOU THE BOTTLENECK?

Good morning.

Yesterday, we were talking about the fact that one of the equipment involved in the process could not handle the anticipated future production. One of the recommendations was to cut back the flow to what this equipment could handle. Thankfully, there were other recommendations.

 

As I reviewed the conversation this morning, I realised that the same situation applies in many lives. God has to cut back on the flow of His blessings because we don't have enough capacity to take all He has for us. We're too busy crying over spilt milk, too busy minding other people's business, keeping up with everyone "keep-upable".

 

We need to spend time with the Holy Spirit so He can prune us and help us increase our capacity. Some of us are too full of ourselves. We have plans upon plans (none of which came from the Holy Spirit but hey!). We believe we've got it all figured out. There are many "roadmaps" that lead NOWHERE! The solutions to the challenges you are dealing with are found in Christ.

 

Then there's the group that spend all the time praying and then they don't add corresponding action. Faith without works is dead. You can't eat the bread of idleness and expect to be prosperous. Anyone that told you that being a believer gives you the liberty to laze around and expect 'manna' to fall did not tell you the whole truth.

 

Then there's the other group that have allowed circumstances keep them in one spot. It's sad that your parents didn't show you the love they should have; it's sad that life hasn't turned out the way you thought it should. However, your situation shouldn't be the last that is heard of you. The challenges you're facing are life's way of asking you what/Who you believe. What's your answer to the question(s)? If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength (capacity) is small. Let God help you improve your capacity. Many times, after you've gone through, you'll be required to go back to that same challenge and pass the test in flying colours. Peter and his colleagues had toiled all night and caught nothing. After teaching them, Jesus asked them to return to the same activity that had been successful. When you're returning in the power of the Spirit to the same 'hopeless' situation, you'll be returning with power to turn the situation around (Psalms 16:11)

 

Today, I bring you a message from the Lord. Enlarge your tents, strengthen your cords...It's #HarvestTime. Have a blessed and productive day.