Error Lights
Psa 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
While all that extra stuff is actually serving a very useful and helpful function, for the person attempting to ‘pop the hood’ and look for a problem, it is so much more difficult now than back in the day when it was just the motor and a few other essentials. Now, if this ‘check your engine’ light starts shining, indicating some unseen problem, it’s virtually impossible to discover what is causing that light to be so persistent. Though there may be no obvious performance issues, there is still a legal problem, because you’re not supposed to get an inspection sticker until that light goes out. You can start blindly changing this or that, hoping to somehow accidentally fix it, but really the only and the easiest way to remedy the problem is to just break down and visit an automotive repair shop. There they have this nifty computer that will plug into the car’s computer and diagnose the exact cause of the warning light’s activation. Fear of other things possibly waiting to be discovered by the auto shop may make this a less than desirable option, but in the end, for the car to function properly, connection to the computer will be required. Even the seasoned mechanic will not pretend that he knows enough on his own, but just utilize the power of that machine he paid so much for.
It can be frustrating when warning lights go off, indicating that something is wrong somewhere and in some way to which you’re totally oblivious. How could this action, behavior, attitude, reaction even be possible in the life of someone who’s given their life to God? You might try to figure it out yourself- somehow put a stop to it by blindly trying this or that, but in the end there really is only one answer, going to the One who knows exactly how we’re put together and letting Him plug into us. Rather than stay away from and fear what may be discovered inside, it’s possible to savor and appreciate everything He’ll do for us while we’re plugged in to Him. I love the verses that precede this 12th one. They talk about the extensive virtues, attributes and abilities of God and how each one of them can have a direct effect on our state of being. Who would even consider self-repair or DIY when allowing Him to get inside will do so much more than turn off the error light; He’ll equip and enable us to function at peak performance levels, fulfilling our greatest purpose.
Getting plugged in is so much better than just staying away and attempting on your own what only He can do. Why fear anything else that might occur while there in Him? The very best will never be known by anyone trying to figure it out from the outside. You just have to let Him plug in, diagnose and do what only He can do- completely restore to optimal functionality.
Psalms 19:7-11 KJV
(7) The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
(8) The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
(9) The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
(10) More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
(11) Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
