"Christians need to stop living like we are on perpetual vacation, viewing the world as a resort where "God is in control" and wake up to the reality that we are in a war zone that is ruled by the evil one."
Well what a "Good Morning!" wake up call that was this morning as I read a blog that I follow. A little bit harsh and abrupt but totally in line with what Paul says in Ephesians 6:12...
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
This reminded me of a message that someone shared last week in the mountains. He said that we cannot take spiritual vacations. He even had us turn to our neighbors and say "NO VACATIONS!". We can never allow ourselves to take a spiritual break and "go on vacation." He was teaching through the story of David & Bathsheba. As he taught, I began to see a story I had heard, read, studied, etc so many times in a completely different way. He walked us through David's unfortunate series of events that led to much misfortune and heartache, all because he took a spiritual vacation. The enemy is waiting for us to let our guard down so he can attack. And it doesn't happen with a big bang or all at once, no it usually is a slow process. A slow, winding process of sin that will drag us into a downward tailspin until we are at the bottom of the pit.
Yes, I believe that God is in control, but evil still exists and I can guarantee that our enemy is not now nor will ever be (in this lifetime on earth) on vacation. Let's be on guard today. Remember the battle we are fighting daily and that we are on the winning side of the Lord almighty.
Well what a "Good Morning!" wake up call that was this morning as I read a blog that I follow. A little bit harsh and abrupt but totally in line with what Paul says in Ephesians 6:12...
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
A Fight to the Finish
10-12And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels. (The Message)This reminded me of a message that someone shared last week in the mountains. He said that we cannot take spiritual vacations. He even had us turn to our neighbors and say "NO VACATIONS!". We can never allow ourselves to take a spiritual break and "go on vacation." He was teaching through the story of David & Bathsheba. As he taught, I began to see a story I had heard, read, studied, etc so many times in a completely different way. He walked us through David's unfortunate series of events that led to much misfortune and heartache, all because he took a spiritual vacation. The enemy is waiting for us to let our guard down so he can attack. And it doesn't happen with a big bang or all at once, no it usually is a slow process. A slow, winding process of sin that will drag us into a downward tailspin until we are at the bottom of the pit.
Yes, I believe that God is in control, but evil still exists and I can guarantee that our enemy is not now nor will ever be (in this lifetime on earth) on vacation. Let's be on guard today. Remember the battle we are fighting daily and that we are on the winning side of the Lord almighty.
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