Downloads From Heaven

Fix My Receiver, Lord (part 2)

Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief."

Mark 9:24 (NIV)

Have you ever had a message pop up on your computer, saying, “This file is corrupted”? Bad news…isn’t it?

Worse yet, have you ever surfed the world-wide-web and get slammed with an unwanted virus that shut a computer down? Viruses can infiltrate software packages and even shut down a hard drive. Again…it’s bad news.

Sometimes, the answer for corrupted files is to reload the software. The answer for a virus on your computer is “Anti-virus” protection. It is also recommended that you install a “Firewall” for additional protection.

Aren’t we much the same? Our faith can be corrupted, our confidence in God severely shaken. Can you imagine the plight of this father in our text? Some may ignore their lack, but this father did not. He knew where he fell short. Is it a shame to admit your lack? No way!

Would you agree that we need a continual download from heaven? We are not citizens of this earth, but we are often contaminated by its philosophies and ways. God help us to realize our need…just like this father did.

God offers fresh downloads to those who are looking, waiting, and expecting it. A corrupted file can cause our faith to malfunction. A virus can pollute our ability to properly respond to heaven’s invitation. God said, “I WILL pour out My Spirit…” Why would we expect anything less than what He said?

Where are you? Do you have any corrupted messages popping up? Do you have a virus moving around in your belief system? Do you need a serious upgrade? If the answer is “Yes” to any of these questions, don’t waste another moment. Acknowledge your need, just like the father did in our text. This is the first move toward God.

Just like when Elijah was in the cave – hiding in fear from Jezebel – we must first "come out" of the cave to receive further instructions. Get ready, for, as you move toward God, He is moving toward you! See you there!