Weekly Devotional
"Umbrellas"
Pastor Tim (7-10-26)
Friday Greetings Family And Friends!
Do you own an Umbrella? Do you use it? When most think of an umbrella they associate it with rain. It’s a device to keep the rain off of you, right? Now, how about some other uses. Not only the rain, but some use it to keep the harmful rays of the sun off of them. We always see multiple umbrellas being used at a crowded beach during the summer. Look down the beach and as far as you can see, nothing but hundreds of umbrellas. Some use an umbrella as a walking cane to keep them steady. Photographers use them to get the right light for the perfect shot. Others use them in very creative ways to decorate, play children's games, and the list goes on.
Umbrellas come in many different sizes and colors. They’re made for children, teenagers, young adults, and us old people! DID YOU HEAR WHAT I SAID? THAT’S RIGHT OLD PEOPLE!!! Just trying to help you out if your hearing isn’t what it used to be LOL HAhahhahha! So, the main use of an umbrella is to keep something off of you, be it the rain, or sun.
How about your spiritual umbrella, are you using it the right way? Our spiritual umbrella is also used to protect us from unwanted elements. Sin, worldly temptations, and anything that Satan would throw at us.
If you're a true follower of Jesus, evil will come after you! The devil is real and his job is to pull us away from Jesus! He will rain on you doubt, confusion, and lies! He wants to destroy you! He hopes you won’t carry your spiritual umbrella that will defend you from his evil schemes and attacks!
If you think it’s going to rain you take your umbrella with you. When it rains you quickly put it up and smile. You're so glad you have it! If you go out unprepared and it pours, you're going to get soaked! Getting soaked, when you want to stay dry, is a miserable feeling! Can I get an Amen right about now?
My dear friends! God gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit is our protector from evil! The Holy Spirit is our Umbrella. He protects us from the evil one, and the polluted rain he pours out!
So, do you have your umbrella ready? Will you be prepared, and take it with you everywhere you go? Not just for the major storms that are coming, but for those pop up showers as well? Be Prepared! Be Ready! Major Storms Are Coming!!!
One last thought. I like those really big umbrellas! You know why? Because you can cover more than one person with them! Hallelujah! Let’s find an unsaved person, and ask them to come out of the worldly rain that falls. Invite them to walk with you under your umbrella of The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!!!
Pray Big! Expect Big!
Much Love and Blessings to All
Pastor Tim