In 1988, Bobby Allison elevated from the track and hit a retaining fence at about 210 mph.
After that accident and with Bill Elliot lapping tracks at 213 mph the racing authorities initiated the use of Restrictor Plates.

These aluminum plates are placed between the carburetor and the intake manifold to reduce the flow of air and fuel and in so doing, limits or restricts horsepower and speed.

They limit speed. They hold the car back and the driver.

We could look two ways at this, however.
What are the restrictions holding down your progress, holding back the speed of your growth?

Preconceived notions about your abilities?
Negative comments uttered by someone of influence?
Self-induced comparisons to others?
These are all restrictor plates which can govern and hold back momentum, speed and the growth of your abilities and influence.

The NASCAR drivers say these plates have sometimes led to big multi-car wrecks and pile-ups because they keep all of the competing cars close together in groups as they circle the track.

They limit speed.
They level the playing field.
They create crowds.
There is a safety element to them, however.
These restrictor plates keep the most efficient and best drivers from the full use of their ability to drive and maneuver.

What restrictions keep you from being more efficient, productive and influential in your spiritual life, in your business life?

Insecurity?
Fear?
Past experience?
Complacency?

Christ removed the “plates” from Paul’s life on the road to Damascus.
Peter had his restrictions removed in the upper room after hearing a strong “rushing wind”.

Ask Christ to do that same work in you.
Work, pray and seek to remove the restrictor plates in your life and see how fast you can go and grow.

As you gain maturity and experience, confidently push the accelerator and see where your freedom takes you.

Terry