One-minute read.
“Don’t let water in the boat,” my husband says when people let culture influence them more than scripture. Getting tangled in the wicked cords happens slowly. First, a few drops of water enter the boat; before you know it, the vessel sinks.
Scripture helps us stay afloat, plugging holes that let in water. Allowing the Lord to search our hearts for impurities helps keep the boat dry. When we feel the nudge from the Holy Spirit, correcting us in our thinking and actions, we can’t ignore it; when we do, that’s when we let water into the boat.
Shopping, I encountered a rude lady. After cutting in front of me in line and not moving when I politely asked so I could get around her, my anger began to flare. When I passed her again, I knew she wouldn’t move, so I didn’t ask. As a result, she conveyed her annoyance at me with words, and I apologized. Because I ignored the Holy Spirit and let her rudeness get to me, I allowed water into the boat, and my actions showed it.
Stay focused on God’s righteous rules, and you will experience smooth sailing. But ignore His nudges, and you will find yourself apologizing to a stranger in a hardware store. Cling to the Lord’s precepts and keep the water out of the boat.
Prayer:
Lord,
Thank You for guiding and directing us with Your word. Please help us cling to Your ways and not allow culture to influence our actions. Let us honor and serve You well in all we do.
IJNIP. Amen
