Too Far for the Remote
IllustrationAnalogy★★★★A GUY was watching football on a Saturday afternoon. He had the remote in his hand when the phone rang.
He walked over to the phone with the remote in his hand. Even while on the phone, he was interested in keeping up with the game so as not to miss any big plays. He couldn’t see the TV but he figured that at least he could half listen in.
He pointed the remote in the direction of the TV and attempted to turn the volume up. Nothing happened because he was too far. It’s not that the remote didn’t work, and it’s not that the TV didn’t work. He was just too far.
Sometimes Christians will say that God doesn’t work when in reality the problem is that they are simply too far. It’s not that Jesus doesn’t work; it’s not that the Bible doesn’t work, and it’s not that the Holy Spirit doesn’t work. If a person is not in the vicinity, then it will certainly seem that way.
Closeness and intimacy with God is what provides the full experience of walking with Him.
The point
A Christian watching football on the phone uses a remote without being in range; when spiritual connection is distant, God's power seems inoperative, but closeness with God is the key to experiencing His full presence and guidance.