I just saw a large sign above the entry of an empty suite, “For Lease”. It made me feel bad that another store closed its doors. It only stands to reason why vacancies can reduce the flow of customer traffic in a strip mall, affecting other businesses that may be treading water and ready to tap out.
The reduced number of patrons reflects the money flow in
businesses that are left. No doubt there
are a host of reasons for absentee retailers to close shops. Poor management, substandard merchandise, or
fewer consumers shopping on the isles may be attributing factors for closing.
Any business that closes creates concern in the heart of
other business owners that may be struggling to make ends meet, especially Mom
and Pop stores, which brings us to my following thoughts.
The heartbreak of lost souls that are spiritually bankrupt is
more than a concern to God. The
prosperity and wellbeing of born-again Believers depends on maintaining superb
management, and stocking shelves with top notch products having high-quality
standards that will enhance survival from exterior influences that try to sink
them spiritually.
The presence of the Holy Spirit presents the highest standard
possible, which enables recipients of God’s grace, (Christians), to stay in the
business of witnessing to others about the love of God.
Lost souls that live and work around Godly people will always
reap the benefits of topnotch offerings they share, which includes aboveboard
stewardship. Dependability and honest
leadership-skills are two more factors for success.
A non-wavering, non-compromising commitment to God transcends
to a sincere concern for people in need of a Savior. We are not an island unto ourselves. I am a Christian and I realize that people
are watching my life. They are checking
out the quality of merchandise that I offer, not only in word, but in actions
as well.
As Christians promote A-1 productivity, shoppers that are
looking for peace of mind and happiness will, in many cases, come to them and
reject sub-standard junk and unsavory merchandise that Satan is trying to
deceive them with. Such misgivings are
substandard and dangerous to one’s spiritual wellbeing.
Wavering souls can count on Christians to provide sound
advice, with words of encouragement that help them to keep their head above
turbulent water and other acute situations that may be swirling around them.
Blinded by Satan, some people may not even realize that they
are, subconsciously, looking for someone to care, someone they can count on,
someone competent to help them make right decisions, and someone to take charge
in the wheelhouse of their soul.
They need a compassionate and trustworthy pilot to steer them
away from danger. This entity is
Almighty God. They need to hear about
Jesus, who calms troubled seas. This is
where a Christian’s responsibility to witness is most important.
More times than not, individuals that are adrift are
frantically looking for concerned people to intervene and throw them a
lifeline. The need for someone to
outstretch a helping hand, in the name of the Lord, is imperative in times like
this. To be God’s hand extended to
people that are oppressed is what Christianity is all about…helping one
another.
The Bible is like a dependable weather report, or compass
that helps to navigate vessels away from storms, turbulent seas, and
treacherous coastlines, thus preventing an overboard experience.
Too many people are drowning in sin that need a
lifesaver. Because of deception, their
spiritual ship is piloted by an incompetent, untrustworthy, and unsanctioned
imposter that is known for his inept behavior of running people aground on the rocky
shores of sin. This happens in the dead
of night, because sin loves darkness rather than light
God is my captain, and Jesus Christ is the
lighthouse-of-hope. I sail life’s sea
with full confidence that my destination is planned out well in advance by the pilot
of my vessel, while Jesus lights the way to the safe and calm harbor of God’s
love. The Holy Spirit is the rudder that
steers me in the right direction, keeping me safe from all alarm.
Many wayward sailors and passengers that become capsized in
angry seas of despair are hopelessly floundering and going down for the third
time. They need a lifesaver. These souls are posting signs, “For Lease” because
the merchandise inside them is substandard and broken.
Their supplier, the devil, lied to them about the quality of
his products being top notch. The fact
of the matter is that everything he supplies is inferior at best. They were beguiled into believing a lie, and
now suffer bankruptcy for choices made.
But wait! There is
hope! God supplies superb, dependable,
and trustworthy guidance to whoever will.
This means every soul that needs a Savior.
I sail in peace as I allow God to pilot my vessel. It is very sad to see how many “For Lease” signs
are around me, because people are empty of wholesome merchandise and going
bankrupt. But God still hears their cry
for help.
They need to do business with the true and living God Great merchandise and heavenly support are just a prayer away.
(Philippians 4:19) "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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