Steeped
in the Lord
However, this kind does not go out
except by prayer and fasting.
Matthew 17:21 KJV
Up early, young Davy decided to make
Gramma some tea. Filling the teakettle, he placed it on the stove and
waited for the whistle, then he poured it into Gramma’s big teapot.
Unsure of how many bags to use, he decided on two, and suspended them
by their strings between the lid and pot. Then he placed the cozy
over the pot, and went to brush his teeth and wash his face and
hands. Cleanup complete, Davy returned and poured Gramma a cup, and
headed for her bedroom.
Being from the United Kingdom, Gramma
loved tea, it was a part of her life. As she tipped the cup, she
realized Davy hadn’t used enough teabags. Not wanting to crush
Davy’s spirit she said, “Quite tasty! How many teabags did you
use, Honey?”
“Two, Gramma!” he proudly asserted.
She chuckled to herself, and said, “Oh,
Honey, thank you so much! I believe this is the best cup of tea I’ve
ever had.” She watched as a smile of accomplishment spread across
Davy’s face.
“I’ll make s’more as soon as you
finish this pot, Gramma!” he proclaimed.
Once more, Gramma’s wisdom shone
through as she said, “I think I’ll just take my time and enjoy
this pot, Honey.”
†
Steeping tea correctly requires
knowledge of how the teabags respond to boiling water. If not enough
bags are used, or too short a time is permitted, the desired results
are not achieved.
Prayer and fasting are much the same.
If we fail to spend sufficient time in God’s presence we don’t
receive a significant result. Extended soaking in the Holy Spirit
allows Spiritual knowledge and wisdom to penetrate the deepest
recesses of our heart.
Jesus, in today’s text, is showing us
that there are some things that require extended instruction, and
only by spending time in prayer while fasting can we gain the
necessary understanding to overcome our unbelief.
To walk in power we must be steeped in
God’s presence. The longer we steep, the stronger we become.
Prayer
“Lord Jesus, reveal to
me the truth of my unbelief. And then, help rid me of it as I draw
close to hear Your instruction. Amen.”
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