IDOLS?

Numbers 21:8-9
8 And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
9And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.



2 Kings 18: 1-4
And it happened in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign.

Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Abi, the daughter of Zachariah.

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.

He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan.


The people of God had rebelled against Him in the wilderness. God sent serpents among them to judge them. When they cried out to Him, He instructed Moses make a bronze serpent as a medium for healing. Many years later God’s people began to worship the bronze serpent. It became their savior. They began to worship the creation instead of their creator. They had soon forgotten how God bore them on His wings throughout their journey in the wilderness. Like the people of Israel, God still judges His people when they are in rebellion. He may cause famines, sickness, economic depression and many other forms of judgement to awaken His people from sin. Many of God’s people are deceived into thinking He no longer judges His people. Many may spend hours binding and casting out demons but they forget the root cause of their problem is their rebellion.


If God withholds His goodness from an individual or a nation then they should get on their knees and seek Him wholeheartedly. He says if we seek Him with all our hearts we shall find Him. During my rebellion I developed a health condition through a sinful habit which I blamed on other forces. I couldn’t discern until when I came back to Him then He revealed the cause of my problem. If God’s people set their hearts to seek Him wholeheartedly, He will heal them as promised in His word. He is faithful. If we fulfill our part of the covenant, He will also fulfill His own. God had instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent to heal His people. The serpent on the pole is a shadow of Christ on the cross.



John 3:14-15
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.


Even in our time God uses mediums to heal and bless His people. Our God doesn’t operate dogma. The question is was the bronze serpent an idol? Today there are many tools that the people of God use. We use oil to anoint. We use water for many purposes in the house of God. One may use any medium as directed by The Holy Spirit but the issue is what is in the heart of God’s people? Is the anointing water a sin? Is the anointing oil a sin? Are the handkerchiefs, wrist band and other mediums a sin? One may say the blood of Jesus is all that we need. That is absolute truth but as I stated earlier God is not dogmatic.
Idolatry begins when God’s people begin to put their trust in the medium instead of putting their trust in their Saviour. Let’s say I have an olive oil which I use to anoint my head daily then one day I wake up and it is no where to be found and I begin to show signs of apprehension. It is now obvious that it has become my idol so the idolatry is not from the oil but I have made an idol out of it.


In the same manner any tool can be an idol. Anything that takes the place of God in our hearts can be an idol. It is not the object that is a sin but what we make out of it. Are phones and ipad idols? They are not idols but we can make idols out of it. If I spend countless hours on my phone and ipad and neglect my spiritual life then it has become my idol and I am an idolater. There are statues of our former heroes in the city. If I decide to go to  a museum to take a look at these monuments does it make me an idolater? The Holy Spirit may personally convict me not to go there due to the weak faith of a brother lest he stumbles. This is what Paul was explaining in 1 Corinthians 8.


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THE LORD OUR VINDICATOR

There is a popular saying that if one is taking his bath and a mad man takes his towel and he in turn runs after the mad man for the towel then he is also mad. If one claims to follow The Lord and he is spited at every accusation and provocation then how different is he from those who are not The Lord's? Many of God's people will be quick to say they want to be like Him. Do we want to love just as He loved? Do we want to be meek just as He was meek when He walked the earth? Do we want to walk in authority and power just as He did when He walked the earth? Do we want to share in His trials? Are we willing to love the people who slander us? He says carry your cross if you want to follow Him.

Your cross is saying bye bye to the world. Your cross is becoming more and more like Him daily. Your cross is saying yes to Him and nothing else. Are God's people called to defend themselves? Are God's people called to rant when insults are hurled at them? Are God's people supposed to curse those who oppose them?

1 Peter 2:23
23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously.

Our calling as Christians goes with persecutions. Our master was persecuted. He was not loved by the world. Evil men spat on Him. The bible says He reviled not when He was humiliated. How about us? Do we have to go around seeking sympathy because others hurt us? Do we have to explain our hurts to people? Do we have to vent our spleen any time we are maltreated? Are we not supposed to trust Him to avenge on our behalf? Are we not supposed to pray for those who persecute us? Are we not supposed to see our persecutors as people who do not have His love? We have been called to endure just as He did. We have been called to be meek like Him. We have been called to commit ourselves to Him. He is the one who will judge our adversaries. Ours is to pray for them. Ours is to learn to keep our mouths shut. We have not been called to defend ourselves at any point in time.

Many people will spend countless hours telling people about how much they have been hurt. Are we not supposed to pray for strength to overcome bitterness? All grace has been made available for us to overcome. We must ask for His grace to overcome every obstacle. There is this popular song "I want more of You Jesus". Do we really understand what we ask for? Many times we are quick to join the chorus but let us ask ourselves do we fully understand what we ask for? Jesus was hated by the world. He was reproached by the world. More of Him means more of His reproaches. It is not only about His power at work in you.

Philippians 1:29
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

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WHY THEY CHANGED THEIR MESSAGE

Have you ever come across preachers who were once on fire for God but are now preaching a new gospel? A gospel of gratification, a gospel that only satisfies the flesh, a gospel that takes man's focus of his redemption in the blood? This is very common in our time and we should expect to see more in the coming days. We are living in a time where it will be very difficult for people to stand for the truth.  In Matthew 24 when the disciples asked The Lord about His coming, the destruction of the temple and the end of the age, He was not in a haste to tell them about planetary alignments or any other cosmic reactions. The first thing He highlighted was guarding against deception. "Take heed that no man deceives you". Jesus knew deception had a direct effect on the soul of any man so He forewarned. Then in Luke's account He also warns of surfeiting(over eating and merry making)and the cares of this life.



Luke 21:34

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting,  and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

He also talked about offences taking place because of the gospel.



Matthew 24:10

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.



If you study Matthew 24 critically there are so many things in there before the rapture.  The rapture is an event that will happen suddenly as described in the bible. "In a twinkling of an eye" as the bible puts it but let us take a look at certain critical occurrences that precede the rapture. Before the rapture takes place there should be a great falling away.





DECEPTION



1 Timothy 4:1-2

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines  of devils;



Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;





So then the bible says in a time to come which is now there will be people who once advocated for the gospel will rather fall away. Demons will deceive them into thinking that they are speaking the truth. This will creep into the body of Christ furtively. The gospel that will be preached will not be a Christ centred gospel. People will be made to feel good for their sins. True grace will be misinterpreted.



PRIDE OF LIFE

Luke 21:34

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.



This scripture most likely talks about a day where Christ's comes for His bride as a thief in the night. It can also be viewed from another perspective. A day or a time where men forget they are in a battle field and are overtaking by the cares of this world. Jesus wasn't saying we shouldn't eat good food or live good lives. The emphasis he lays is on the third foe of the kingdom of God which Apostle John mentions in 1 John 2:16 "the pride of life". If any man is caught in this then the devil is competing for his soul since such a person is operating in his economy. So The Lord warns do not be overtaken by these things forgetting you are on a battlefield. The Lord warns about lasciviousness i.e. inordinate affection for the things of the world.

Let us relate it to the days of Noah. Jesus said during those days they were eating, drinking and being given into marriage. Obviously none of the activities mentioned is wrong but they missed something. Their souls had cleaved to this corroded world so it was difficult for them to merge the message of righteousness together with their lust of a world that was about to pass away.





Matthew 24:38

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and  giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,





In our days this is the state of many believers. Many believe in investing more of their time and resources in the world that is passing away. The issue is not the activity per say but the lasciviousness. We work for money to live good lives on earth. I don't know any individual who wants to sleep on the streets. We haven needs as humans but the problem begins when believers begin to crave for more and more of the material and less of the spiritual. Gradually such a one starts to believe that's all there is to life. It doesn't start in a day. You can go back and find old tapes of preachers who were once revivalist but have now turned the pulpit into a wheel of fortune. Why? Bit by bit they were taken aback by the cares of this life.

Jesus said your heart will cleave to where you keep your treasure. Gradually the devil has infiltrated them with such lies so the gospel has become a gospel of gain instead of the gospel of Jesus crucified.



OFFENCES

Matthew 24:10

And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.



Luke 12:49-52

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two  against three.



If you ever loved something for 20 years and suddenly I tell you to leave it because it is  not going to add any value to your life you will most likely retort. You believe its right for you. I might have used it and had side effects. Perhaps a few might have used it and complained about it. It may have even harmed you but because you covet it you wouldn't let it go easily. What will you do then? It is very likely I will lose you as your friend. When Jesus walked the earth he encountered a lot of religious leaders. Prior to his ministry, it’s very likely some of these scribes were good observers of the Sabbath, good observers of the moral law. It was very likely a staunch religious leader will not miss the morning and evening sacrifice for anything. It is also likely that they made a lot of prayers to God. Suddenly Jesus comes in and begins to preach hey, you have misinterpreted the law. I'm here to correct your errors. You know definitely they will get offended. They have built their own altars in their hearts. Their intellect has been challenged. Jesus has proven to them that they are in darkness. A religious teacher for over 30 years gets offended because a young man of about 30 years has touched something within which he wanted to protect. Now, the religious teacher has a choice either to continue in the commandments in which he followed faithfully and correct the errors or get offended by Jesus' teaching and continue to walk in darkness.





Matthew 23:3

All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.



According to this scripture, the Pharisees had good knowledge of the law. They could expound on it so Jesus encouraged his followers to observe what they teach from the law. Again Jesus warns His disciples not to do as they do. So the Pharisees had an outward form of piety but within they had gods that they had been protecting. They could quote the Pentateuch off head. Jesus comes in with a big bang. Now many of them are offended. Many rather fall into more error. The full gospel will always bring division. It will separate those who appear to love the gospel but are protecting idols within from those who are willing to be martyrs for the sake of the gospel.



 Until that time, the religious leaders were seen to be good. They appeared to be people who taught God's people to keep His commandments. When Jesus touched the evil in their hearts, they began to persecute Him. Its quiet easy to shout  Jesus on top of the roof but wait till God instructs you to give up on your idols. Are you going to preach the same Jesus Christ of Nazareth? Wait till God exposes your favourite preacher. Are you still going to go out for Him? Are you going to cry out and surrender to Him for His light to shine in your heart? Are you going to open your heart for Him to heal your wounds? He says, He has come to send fire on the earth, a fire that brings separation. Today His fire continues to burn within His  faithfuls. A fire that brings separation. A fire that distinguishes the sheep and the goat.



You may say in your heart “LORD I will never get offended at Your WORD". Allow Him to reveal the condition of your heart. You may have countless idols. If you humble yourself He will treat you so you can speak His Word with all boldness. If you try to hide, you will stumble. Gradually you will begin to expose what is in your heart. You will begin to teach things you thought you once hated. Don't think in your heart that you cannot be deceived. Don't think in your heart you cannot be overtaken by the cares of this life. Don't think in your heart you will always defend the truth. Cry unto Him that you may stand. Cry out to Him that you may continue to walk with Him. Cry out to Him that He will help you embrace the fullness of His truth.



Psalm 34:18

The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.



Psalm 145:18

The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.



Scripture says He is near to those of a broken heart and a contrite spirit. He hears those who call upon Him in truth. Personally I have had The Lord reveal certain things in my life which I thought were trivial. There have been times I have felt like dying when He touches the wickedness in my heart. Cry out to Him in your closet. Don't be overconfident.



PRAYER: Father in Heaven, Your Word says the way of a man is not in himself. I cannot  Direct steps myself neither can I make my heart pure. Fill me with your Spirit so that I will  be able to walk in Your truth and discern every error that comes my way. Help me to serve you faithfully until Jesus appears to take His bride home. Amen!!!!!

    

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WE ARE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD

The systems of our entire globe is virtually run by the world from the
political,social and all you can think of. One way or the other we use
the tools of the world in various ways. Many organizations in the world
are run by people of the world. The big question is how do we live in
the world since we are surrounded by the systems of the world?

We can relate our situation to Daniel in the kingdom of Babylon and
Joseph in Egypt. These men were saints of old who found themselves in a
system akin to ours. Daniel was in exile in Babylon. He saw the might of
Nebuchadnezzar. He saw the riches of Babylon but that didn't deter him
from following God wholeheartedly. He was promoted to a higher seat but
he still stuck to his faith. He had known God on a personal level. He
knew his reign in Babylon was just a transition.

Let us look at Joseph. His life was similar to Daniel's. Sold into
slavery, later rising to a position of a prime minister. Joseph also
lived among people who were worshiping false gods but he perfectly
executed his duty as a prime minister. Pharaoh and Egypt can be likened
to the world and its systems. Joseph as a prime minister can be likened
to any believer who has been put in charge of any of the reputable
organizations in the world owned by an unbeliever. His role could also
be managing the agricultural system,judicial,economic,sports and so on
and so forth. Joseph finds himself in a similar situation. He lives
among people mostly reprobate. He has been given the mandate to manage
such a system.

Genesis 41:35-36
And let them gather all the food of those good years that are coming,
and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh, and let them keep
food in the cities.
Then that food shall be as a reserve for the land for the seven years of
famine which shall be in the land of Egypt, that the land may not
perish during the famine.

Pharaoh had a dream about the future and Joseph interprets the dream to
him. The first seven years will be years of plenty and the remaining
seven years will be full of famine. The current situation of our globe
can be likened to the end of a sweet 7years. We are gradually entering
in the dark and difficult days. We are gradually stepping into the
spiritual and physical famines of the earth.
In such a situation what do we do? Will we still sit down and cross our
hands hoping things will get better? Will we continue to blame our
governments though the vision has been revealed to us?

Every passing generation need a Joseph and a Daniel to preserve God's
people during difficult and dark days. It is during moments like this
that God can preserve His children He can trust to take charge of the
systems of the world. Is it the world that God is interested in? He
wants His glory to be seen among the heathen. He wants His righteousness
to be known, His wisdom to overwhelm the world perhaps like
Nebuchadnezzar, the world will be humbled enough to praise The God of
Joseph and Daniel.

In a dispensation like this where are our judicial systems are not
exercising justice one may ask what role will a believer play if he is
in the helm of affairs? Conspicuously the system may be suffering from a
break down but we should understand that God rules the affairs of men.
He can appoint any of His children to bring sanity through His wisdom
and excellence.

In spite of the glory and honour Joseph and Daniel had they had one
thing in mind.

Genesis 50:24-25
And Joseph said to his brethren, I am going; but God will surely visit
you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to
Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob.
Then Joseph took an oath from the children saying surely God will visit
you and you shall carry my bones from here.

Joseph had been successful in Egypt but that didn't change him into an
Egyptian. Even at the point of death he looked up to a legitimate
inheritance. God had used him mightily in Egypt but his heart was in the
promise God had made to his fathers. That was where his true treasure
was . He instructed his bones be carried along on
the day God visits his people so in essence he didn't want any thing of his
to remain in Egypt. He wanted to part with Egypt forever.

Daniel 12:13
But you, go your way till the end; for you shall rest and will arise to
your inheritance at the end of the days.

Daniel was also promised of an inheritance in the resurrection. We may
find ourselves in the situation of these two saints. We should have the
same mind as they had. They had fame,honour and glory but they looked
beyond that. They were involved in the day to day affairs of these two
systems but they were not caught up in its obsession. They knew there
was always a demarcating line so they jealously guarded their hearts. We
have to know how we ought to live in this world. If we can stay closer
to God daily and be rooted in His love there wouldn't be a need to
fear the schemes of this world.

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GREATNESS IS LESS OF YOURSELF AND MORE OF JESUS

When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: " What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings' courts. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. Luke 7:24-26.NKJV.

If God raised someone in camel's skin in our generation will His people accept him? If God ever raised someone who ate only locusts and honey will His people not call him an occultist? If God raised someone who does not follow the tradition of the fathers will His people not fight against him? Will they not begin to dig into his life looking for his credentials? Will they not ask for his mentor? Please don't get me wrong. I'm not against people with mentors but its scriptural that not all the prophets were fostered. What is my point? Many of God's people have their own terms of accepting a preacher.

If John The Baptist had lived in our days would we have accepted him? I don't think so? When God calls anyone it is not about the person. It is another opportunity for God to reveal Himself to His people through the signs and wonders. Men have their own way of measuring greatness but how does God define greatness in His kingdom? Is it possesing big auditoriums? Is it riding in the latest automobiles? Is it appearing on all the tv stations? Is it about the number of people who troop to ones auditorium every Sunday?

Often we deceive ourselves by all the flamboyant stuff we see around. There is nothing wrong in owning a large auditorium as a ministry but that is not the kingdom's definition of greatness. I must admit sometimes I get sad when God's people measure greatness by the things I've mentioned earlier. John The Baptist had an uncommon ministry. He had to even die early but Jesus called John the greatest amongst the prophets who had ever lived. What was unique about John The Baptist? He knew his position. He knew he was just a forerunner to the Messiah. I believe John continually reminded himself of his role. John knew it was all about The Lord and nothing about himself. He said I must decrease for Jesus to increase. John knew the secret to greatness in the kingdom.

If John was ever going to be recognised in the kingdom then he was to die more and more to himself for Christ to be magnified in him. Jesus' love,humility,patience,kindness,wisdom. John knew his position. In his heart he cared more about Christ being magnified in him. John had made many disciples. He had a lot of religious leaders coming to him but he wasn't carried away by the crowd. His focus was on the commencement of The Messiah's work and The Lord being magnified in his life. Will we find many of God's servants today who care less about their reputation and more about revealing The Lord?

I believe we are in an era where God is raising John The Baptists. They may not necessarily be in camel's hair but all they will desire is Christ magnified in their lives. It wouldn't be all about the miracles and the signs. They will be people who will leave their comfort zones, go into the wilderness to be taught what greatness in the kingdom is all about. They will not be popular but God Himself will recognise them because they will be God pleasers and not people pleasers. They will be God fearing and not people fearing. The days of greater works are fast approaching but God is looking for people who will desire more of Him and less about their achievements, less about fame.

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GET CLOSER TO GOD AND LET HIM REVEAL YOUR IDOLS

In the Old Testament God promised to bless His people if they continued to walk in His commandments. He also warned them of the sword and pestilence if they turned away from Him to play the harlot. Sadly many of His people did not realise they were far from Him. In their rebellion they justified their sins instead of repenting and crying out for healing. In the New Testament the promises are in Christ. If one abides in Him, he is legitimate to enjoy His blessings. He will not only enjoy spiritual blessings but the material as well. If one is bearing fruit the heavens are opened for him.

Sadly many of the new testament saints want to grow outside the vine. Many want His blessings but they are not willing to grow in Him. Many chase prophetic declarations all over the place forgetting The One who gives the blessings. God out of His generosity may bless His people along the way but that is not to say one is pleasing Him. He sent the Jews manna even in their rebellion. He causes the sun to shine on both the wicked and the righteous. At the end of the day God is looking for people with deeper roots. He is looking for people who are hungry. Like the old testament saints many are in rebellion against Him but they do not realise.

Jeremiah 2:23(AMP)
How can you say, I am not defiled; I have not gone after the Baals [other gods]? Look at your way in the valley; know what you have done. You are a restive young female camel [in the uncontrollable violence of her brute passion eagerly] running hither and thither,

Jeremiah 23:35-37


35 Yet you keep saying, I am innocent; surely His anger has turned away from Me. Behold, I will bring you to judgment and will plead against you because you say, I have not sinned.

36 Why do you gad or wander about so much to change your way? You shall be put to shame by Egypt as you were put to shame by Assyria.

37 From [Egypt] also you will come away with your hands upon your head, for the Lord has rejected those in whom you confide, and you will not prosper with [respect to] them.


Many are deluded but they do not know. The old testament saints blatantly denied their sins. Today many may say they are not in denial but the question is what fruit are His people bearing? Is sin a trivial matter to you? Is a little sin ok for you? Do you feel comfortable chasing the world instead of Him? Let us search our hearts. Let us get closer to Him. If we draw near to Him our sins will be exposed. We will no longer be walking in darkness. We will realise we are nothing without Him. Isaiah saw His majesty and He felt like a dead man. He knew prophesying wasn't enough. Doing ministry is not all He requires from us. We must draw closer to Him and hear from Him.

Glory To Jesus

BEWARE OF YOUR PROMOTERS

Luke 4: 5-6 (NKJV)
Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
And the devil said to Him, all this authority I will give You and their glory, for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

Genesis 14:22-23
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, the Possesor of heaven and earth., that I will take nothing, from a thread to a sandal strap, and that I will not take anything that is yours, lest you should say I have made Abram rich.

Many people wonder why our political system is run by many who are corrupt. Many wonder why people who once sat in opposition for years turn a deaf ear to the cry of the people when they assume power? Are not our political systems run by the world. When people who once had integrity assume certain offices in government they lose their integrity. The love of wealth and fame rules our political fraternity. If one politician uses wealth as a bait to lure another politician the victim ceases to see the other side of the coin. The system of the world is run by Satan himself. He uses the spirit of desire to entice many. He uses the lust of the eyes,lust of the flesh and pride of life.

Ask why many of our politicians do not come out boldly to speak against certain policies which they know are not in the interest of the populace. If one is promoted through an unjust means will he not kowtow to his master for fear of getting a big boot?

When Satan came to tempt Jesus apparently he wasnt asking much. It looked harmless. After all one bow won't take away your dignity. This might have been the picture he painted to The Lord. After all there is no witness amongst us. Make a quick bow and get what you want. He knew Jesus was human and had passions. His aim was to make The Lord conform to his standards. Supposing Jesus failed well the kingdom would have been given to Him but His judgments wouldnt have been righteousness any longer. The devil wasn't looking at the immediate repercussions. He knew Jesus wouldnt have fulfilled His assignment if He had given in. Compromise would have come along the way.

After Abraham's conquest he faced a similar situation from the king of Sodom. Abraham rather chose to believe in God's promises than the offer of the king of Sodom.

There are occasions that we face similar tests and many of us are quick to forget who they are. Many of us will rather choose temporary pleasure over integrity. When we rise through evil means we should remember it doesnt end there. One sin will lead to more sins. One compromise will lead to more compromises. One faithless decision will lead to more fearful decisions.

As people of God we shouldn't forget who we are. We are the light of the world. We are the salt of the world. Our actions will affect others either positively or negatively. There will always be the inclination to sin a little but we have a choice to make. Ours is to purpose in our hearts to resist evil. The grace to overcome comes from The Lord.

May we be people who are quick to discern the cunning nature of the devil.

Glory To Jesus