Plugged in, But NOT Connected!

There was this one time when I was using my laptop to do some work, but the power was running low. I was more concerned, focused on the work, that needed to be done. But because I kept on noticing that the power was low, I plugged the power lead in and carried on working. As I carried on working, I noticed that the laptop was still not charging. So I changed the plug to a different socket, to try and give the laptop some power. But it made no difference to to the charge status. As I was more concerned about the work task to be done, I just concentrated on the work, hoping that that laptop wouldn’t give up on me altogether. Fortunately, I managed to complete the task. As I then went to pick up the charger I then found that the lead had come loose from power pack. Hence it was plugged in but not connected.

Power was available, as the plug was connected to a working power socket.

The laptop was ready to receive the power, the lead was also plugged in there. But in the middle, there was a loose connection, which meant that nothing was going to happen.

It made me think, can we sometimes get so many things right, but then make a simple error, that can then stop everything? Can we be plugged in, but not connected?

In the above case, I just had enough reserves of power, to finish the task, but I was stressed that much more by the low battery warning. How much better would it have been for me, if I could have just stopped, properly, and then checked all of the connections? Rather than just do the rushed, plug that charger in, then pay little attention to it?

If we are working on something, and we know that we are running low, then, can we seek out what the right course of action is, that we should take?

If our Lord God tells us to take a time out, to be fed, and recharged, then will we follow His prompting? When Elijah was told to eat and drink by the angel, that was sent to him, he took in the nourishment and rested, as he was instructed to do so. (1 King 19:4-9)

If Our Lord God tells us that we have enough, to complete the task that we are doing, will we carry on? Not letting distractions stop us from finishing the job, trusting that Our Lord God will supply what we need?

Whether we are told to rest or carry on, will we hear what Our Lord God is speaking to us, in our situation, then follow where He leads, for us to go?

2 Corinthians 12:9

⁹ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Philippians 4:19

¹⁹ And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

John 10:27-28

²⁷ My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. ²⁸ I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

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