When you live a distance from town, you have to know where the fuel stops are. You know that without a reliable supply of fuel in the tank you could be in trouble.
If an emergency arose and you needed to drive out in the middle of the night, you would want to be sure you had enough fuel in the tank to meet the need.
Of course, the need for a fuel supply also means you are responsible to plan your outings. If you plan many short outings but none of them takes you past the fuel stop, you could be in trouble. So you plan your short trips as meticulously as your longer ones, keeping an eye on your supply and knowing its limits.
And you visit your fuel station regularly. After an outing, you stop by and fill your tank ready for the next outing.
It is even more imperative when your particular fuel is not the most popular one. You have chosen a specific fuel for ideological reasons, knowing your choice would create some restrictions on all your plans and actions.
After a while your fuel needs and the restrictions on your life become second nature. You can take it for granted that there is fuel in the tank to meet any reasonable need.
When you think about it, the need for motor fuel is a parable about the way we relate to Christ. Put the word, “Christ,” wherever I have written “fuel.”
Read it through again and then think about Colossians 1:9 – ‘We ask God that you may receive from him full insight into his will, all wisdom and spiritual understanding.’
Christ is the fuel you need for every trip you must take. Plan to visit Christ regularly and keep an eye on your tank.
Elizabeth Price