I have numerous projects lined up for this summer: completing the outside painting on our home, laying out a brick walkway, and seeing to the insurance settlement for the hail damage to our roof. I've even made it a goal to get back to running and try to lose some weight. Then there's the Writer's Camp that I'll be hosting, along with some other writing assignments from some customers. However, I'd be amiss if I don't take these "vacation months" and apply the most important construction work...
I see the principle in Luke 11 applies to Christians as well as non-Christians. In the passage, Jesus relates what happens when a man was able to rid himself of an evil spirit... but left his "house" empty. If the unclean spirit were not replaced by the presence of God, then the "house" would be open to other problems, as many as seven other spirits more evil than the first problem.
Jesus' point was that mere humanistic fulfillment cannot replace the power of God (Luke 11:24-26). Yet how many of us Christians are content to fill up our lives with moral and social goodnesses in replacement of the true power of Christ?
My summer is aimed at delving into God's teaching, especially in the book of Philippians. I want to constantly fill my "house" with Godly wisdom. In this case, it's okay to be a pack rat.
The Brad Zockoll household wishes that you would pray for the final ruling on Jill's Social Security Administration's status so that we may get the funding needed for her medical care. Please also pray as Peter readies to attend L'Abri this fall - the location in England.
