Hold On To Your Kite!

Yesterday, when I heard Dr. Michael Brown say that only 8% of Christians read their Bibles regularly, I thought, it’s no wonder many people lack consistency in their behavior and have no good foundation for making important decisions.

If you recall what you know about flying kites, you remember that in addition to the kite itself, which is designed to catch the wind, the tail and the person holding the string are both vital stabilizers which allow the kite to attain and maintain its flight.  A kite cut loose becomes a victim of the wind and takes the path of least resistance toward the ground.

Similarly, when a person intends to live for Christ he is attempting flight far above the heads of those who are content to follow a crowd, do whatever seems right at the time and brings immediate gratification.  However, to attain and maintain such flight requires the anchoring of Scripture as well as the stabilizing tail of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus said that the Holy Spirit will lead us (tail) into all truth and remind us of the things Jesus has said (Scripture).   John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.  ALSO: Psalm 119:9-11 How can a young man keep his way pure?  By keeping it according to Your word.  With all my heart I have sought You;  Do not let me wander from Your commandments. Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You.

“Hold on to your kite” is a reminder to stay invested in the Scriptures on a regular basis.  The Holy Spirit will remind us of what we have put into our minds and hearts, but “re-minding” is dependent on having “minded” something in the first place.