“Such a one does not keep his hold upon Christ, the Head, from whom the Body, in all its parts nourished and strengthened by its points of contact and its connections, grows with a divine growth.” (Colossians 2:19 WNT)
Laptop power cords can get frayed with careless usage. Most of the time, charger cables get worn out around a couple of main areas: near where they plug into the computer or where they plug into the power source. Breakage in either area makes the cord useless. If caught early, damaged cords can be repaired by binding the wires together with electric tape. If the wires have come apart completely, then they will have to be soldered back together.
Similarly, in order to be channels of God’s power and grace, our points of connection have to be strong. Our communion with God, the source of power, has to flow freely. Our relationship with those to whom we are ministering must also stay intact. If noticed early on, strained relationships can be reinforced with extra binding. In later stages, some soldering, melting, and fusing might be necessary.
Holding on to Christ is essential, for without Him we are powerless. Nourishing and strengthening our points of contact with God and with others allow us to be good conduits for God’s grace.
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