Sunday, July 17, 2011

Surprise!

...lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
2 Corinthians 2:11 NKJV

So many books and movies turn on a good surprise ending. The best surprise endings are the kind that cause you to look back at the story and say, "Of course! Why didn't I see it before?" There are times in life where we, as believers, are surprised when we have no business being taken aback. We are surprised when our health gives out, yet we know that since sin entered the world decay became the norm. We act surprised when the world system is godless, cruel and unjust. We shouldn't be. We know the god of this world (Satan), and we know his goals, power and tactics. We act surprised when trusting in our sin nature causes monumental pain and spiritual loss. We shouldn't be surprised at that, we know that our sin nature is capable of no more than death and destruction. Rather than being surprised by our three fold Enemy (the Flesh, the World and the Devil), let us see them for what they are, and trust Christ and Christ alone as our only hope to escape the power of sin and death.

2 comments:

  1. This reminds me of 1 Peter 4:12, 13.... Beloved, do not be surprised at the firely ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.... Keep on rejoicing.

    Thank you for your wise words.

    Jody

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  2. I join Jody in thanking you for your wise words, Brad. It's the very reason we shouldn't find ourselves too comfortable here. I love you very, very, very much.

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