Unplug

“But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light. . .” (Ephesians 5:13a)

Sometimes while vacuuming, you must unplug the cord and re-plug it into another outlet to reach every corner of the room, unless you’re doing a quick cleanup. So if you’re in a hurry, you settle for a superficial cleaning. But if you choose this route, a light will expose what stayed behind.

Sometimes, the same is true of our spiritual rooms. We’re in a hurry, too busy, or unwilling to deal with the cleaning needed as the Holy Spirit shines God’s light on the “stuff” in His children’s lives. But we’re not always willing to take care of business because we know what the light will reveal as it drifts into “that area” of our room. Why go there anyway? The room looks okay from the entrance. But God is interested in what’s under the “furniture,” in the “corners,” and behind “closet doors.”

As followers of God, we’re to have no part with the deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them (v. 11). Yet, unwanted debris accumulates in our spiritual house, and a quick clean from the doorway will not suffice. God knows what’s under your furniture and in the corners. He knows what’s on the other side of your closed doors. We can’t do the thorough cleaning needed and must be willing to “unplug” from ourselves and “plug” into the Source of help as the Holy Spirit exposes every issue. Ask Him to do what’s needed, and then, let Him.