Not Compatible

“That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” John 3:6

Recently I was shopping around for a new computer, scary. I’m a carpenter by trade and although I can find my way around some technology I would much rather shop for tools than electronics.

As I asked my geek friends what I should be looking for one word stuck out, “Compatible”. Now the dictionary describes compatible as – able to exist together harmoniously. I was told that if I was going to want my new computer to “play nice” with existing components I need to make sure it’s compatible.

As I ventured out it seemed that if I wanted the least amount of trouble, start fresh. In the conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus it seems to me that He is trying to explain to Nicodemus that his Religion is not compatible with Spiritual things. I can still remember my first thought when I was told “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” John 3:3b.

After shopping around for my new computer I came to the conclusion that it’s better to abandon the old and start new. I find that as I see the men of the colony begin their new life the success of their recovery can depend on whether they have abandoned their old life and embraced the new. Too many times I see them try to “fit in” Christianity and make it compatible with their old life.

If you were to study the scriptures and see the contrast of the Spirit and the flesh you will see that the two are not compatible. One of my favorite verses comes from Galatians 6:8 “For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life”.

So if you’re having trouble with your “connection”, don’t call the Geek squad, call Jesus, He’ll get you up and running…”With JOY”! —  Rob Russomano serves full-time at America’s Keswick and is a graduate of the Colony of Mercy

Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 70-71; Acts 26

Quote of the day: God is too wise not to know all about us, and what is really best for us to be, and to have. And He is too good, not to desire our highest good; and too powerful, desiring, not to effect it. If, then, what He has appointed for us does not seem to us the best, or even to be good, our true course is to remember that He sees further than we do, and that we shall understand Him in time, when His plans have unfolded themselves; meanwhile casting all our care upon Him, since He careth for us. Henry Parry Liddon

Verse to Memorize: I cry out to the Lord with my whole heart; Hear me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. I cry out to You; save me and I will keep your testimonies. Psalm 119:145-146