Keep It in the Right Gear

 By Andrea Merrell

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send 

in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to

 your remembrance all things that I said to you. 

John 14:26 NKJV

I stepped on the gas, and nothing happened. That’s when I realized the car was in Neutral (N). Seems the only time that comes in handy is in the car wash.

To keep our vehicles in motion and moving forward, they must be in Drive (D). It’s the same in our walk with the Lord. To achieve our goals, pursue our purpose, and fulfill our destiny, we have to keep moving forward.

That’s not to say there’s never a time to use the other gears. Sometimes we need to shift into Reverse (R)—not to go backward and dwell on the past but to reverse negative and harmful attitudes and behaviors.

And what about Park (P)? Is there ever a time we should shift into park and turn off the engine? Absolutely. That’s when we take time to find a quiet, solitary place to spend time with the Lord and rest peacefully in His presence.

Each gear is essential and has its own unique purpose. We just have to learn how and when to use them properly. The best way to do this is to trust our Helper, the Holy Spirit who’s always ready to lead and guide us.

How about you? Are you keeping it in the right gear?

Photo by Syed Ali on Unsplash