It occurred to me that God (the Father/Creator) is like the Tennessee Valley Authority only he's more like the Universal Ultimate Authority. Christ (the Son) is like the power distribution system and The Holy Spirit is like electricity.
God creates or generates the 'electricity'. Christ hooks everything together to the power source. The Spirit flows through the 'Christ' network and is distributed to all mankind. Although this is an imperfect analogy, it should suffice to introduce a young mind to a tough theological concept.
Now here's the real deal... God is the source of all power. Christ connects us to the source of all power and The Spirit flows from the source to us or rather right up to the switch (sin in the form of an unrepentant heart). We must intentionally flip the switch so that the circuit to us is complete and the power of The Holy Spirit may flow into our lives. Flipping the switch to the 'on' position is the volitional act of free will that is necessary to receive what God intends for us.
When we 'flip the switch' the light in our life comes on. The dormant bulb was there all along, the electricity was there all along, the distribution network was there all along and the source of power was there all along. But it was not till we 'flipped the switch' that the circuit was complete.
Consider... John 14:6 (NIV)
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. [1]
[1] The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 (electronic ed.). Grand Rapids: Zondervan
And also...
Ephesians 5:14 (NIV)
14 for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said:
“Wake up, O sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”[1]
[1] The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 (electronic ed.). Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
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