Well.... he's still
serving apples and people are still going to his garden party.
If you find
yourself moving away from God: not reading His Word, not praying, not wanting to
go to church or fellowshipping with other believers. Temptation could be leading you in the
direction of giving up your protection.
Perhaps it's a stale mate in your marriage, or mean spirited people in
your work place. You could be
overwhelmed with responsibility at home, work, school or all three. Maybe you are so discouraged over finances
that you can't see straight. The temptation to not go Gods way and just take
care of your needs your way can lead to a prodigious disaster.
The temptation is not the problem but entertaining a thought
against God's ways is the first step in deception. Misquoting God's Word to yourself begins the
justification process towards sin. You
have been tempted but at this point.... right here.... there is a choice to
turn back to God's word, His ways for your answers. If you listen to the
deceiver you will be as Eve was in the garden of Eden: She was sold. She was mesmerized. She was
captivated. It was too irresistible to walk away. She didn't say another word.
She didn't ask Adam for advice. She followed her senses right into sin.
A pearl to string: The beauty of God's Word... it's a blue
print for living in a fallen world. God will show the way.... when Jesus Christ
was tempted by the devil, He quoted Scripture perfectly. There was no
discussion, no friendly conversation. Straight Scripture -- the sword of the
Spirit. Likewise, the Psalmist wrote in Psalm 119:11, “Your word I have
hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” The only way to
resist the enemy is with the exact words of God, spoken from an obedient and
believing heart.
Keep growing in
Him
God is your
protection andyou are loved,
Lyndi
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