The Thermometer vs. The Thermostat
July 2012
"Let no one depise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity!" 1 Timothy 4:12
Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? A thermometer is an instrument for determining temperature. It simply reflects the environment. Individuals that are thermometers will say what everyone else says and do what everyone else does. However, God has called all of His children to be thermostats. A thermostat is an automatic device for regulating temperature.....it sets the atmosphere! As a blood bought believer, it is important that you don't just live in this world, but that you set the atmosphere by being an example. As 1Timothy 4:12 says you must be an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. Jesus has called His children to set the "speech temperature", "conduct temperature", "love temperature", "faith temperature", and "purity temperature." Don’t be like the thermometer who only reflects what is going on in its surroundings, instead do as 1 Corinthians 11:1 says and be imitators of Christ, so that others can follow you as you follow Him! Remember, God called you the salt of the earth and the light of the world! Salt adds flavor and seasons…it is not bland! And light shines in dark places! You are salt, you are light, you are a city that sits on the hill! Set the atmosphere, be an example, and shine! Don’t worry about being seen by others, because you cannot and will not be hidden according to Matthew 5:14! Many will see the life you live for Christ and the example you set and will want to know and glorify the God that you serve. My friend, it’s important that you always go with God! To go with the flow of this world is to live with limitations, but to go with the flow of God, is to open yourself to unlimited possibilities never before imagined! When you follow and go with the world you will limit yourself because any and everything you do will be based on what the world has done or is doing. Forget about being extraordinary….or standing out…you will just reflect the temperature that the world sets. But when you follow and go with God…you will see the impossible become possible! You will allow God to lead you and with Him, you will set the temperature and be the example! Today, no matter what you face....decide to go with God! Follow Him instead of this world! Be an example and set the atmosphere! Don’t reflect the world because the world is constantly changing! The world can be up today and down tomorrow. Instead reflect God....He is the same yesterday, today, and forever! He does not and will not change.....reflect Him!
Today's Prayer:
Father, thank You for all that You have done in my life! Thank You for what You are doing in my life and what You will do! Most importantly Father, thank You for being You....You are wonderful, glorious, holy and righteous, victorious, triumphant, and mighty. You are my healer, deliverer, shield, defense, strong tower, and my best friend and I thank you for that! Father, today help me to be an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. I vow today to take my eyes off of this world...because I realize that this world has nothing for me! I realize that You are all that I need and because of this I promise to imitate You in all that I do...so that others can follow me as I follow You! Thank You for calling me to not only live in this world, but to change this world for your glory! I love You! In Jesus name, Amen!
Be encouraged!
Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? A thermometer is an instrument for determining temperature. It simply reflects the environment. Individuals that are thermometers will say what everyone else says and do what everyone else does. However, God has called all of His children to be thermostats. A thermostat is an automatic device for regulating temperature.....it sets the atmosphere! As a blood bought believer, it is important that you don't just live in this world, but that you set the atmosphere by being an example. As 1Timothy 4:12 says you must be an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. Jesus has called His children to set the "speech temperature", "conduct temperature", "love temperature", "faith temperature", and "purity temperature." Don’t be like the thermometer who only reflects what is going on in its surroundings, instead do as 1 Corinthians 11:1 says and be imitators of Christ, so that others can follow you as you follow Him! Remember, God called you the salt of the earth and the light of the world! Salt adds flavor and seasons…it is not bland! And light shines in dark places! You are salt, you are light, you are a city that sits on the hill! Set the atmosphere, be an example, and shine! Don’t worry about being seen by others, because you cannot and will not be hidden according to Matthew 5:14! Many will see the life you live for Christ and the example you set and will want to know and glorify the God that you serve. My friend, it’s important that you always go with God! To go with the flow of this world is to live with limitations, but to go with the flow of God, is to open yourself to unlimited possibilities never before imagined! When you follow and go with the world you will limit yourself because any and everything you do will be based on what the world has done or is doing. Forget about being extraordinary….or standing out…you will just reflect the temperature that the world sets. But when you follow and go with God…you will see the impossible become possible! You will allow God to lead you and with Him, you will set the temperature and be the example! Today, no matter what you face....decide to go with God! Follow Him instead of this world! Be an example and set the atmosphere! Don’t reflect the world because the world is constantly changing! The world can be up today and down tomorrow. Instead reflect God....He is the same yesterday, today, and forever! He does not and will not change.....reflect Him!
Today's Prayer:
Father, thank You for all that You have done in my life! Thank You for what You are doing in my life and what You will do! Most importantly Father, thank You for being You....You are wonderful, glorious, holy and righteous, victorious, triumphant, and mighty. You are my healer, deliverer, shield, defense, strong tower, and my best friend and I thank you for that! Father, today help me to be an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. I vow today to take my eyes off of this world...because I realize that this world has nothing for me! I realize that You are all that I need and because of this I promise to imitate You in all that I do...so that others can follow me as I follow You! Thank You for calling me to not only live in this world, but to change this world for your glory! I love You! In Jesus name, Amen!
Be encouraged!