THANKFUL

Friday June 17, 2022  

Lord, the ancient psalmist listed things to avoid if he were to maintain the integrity of his walk with You. His list is valid today as it was then. Had his world gone insane as today’s world? Were people as delusional then as they are now, ignoring reality, biology, and sound judgments to embrace the absurd?  Of course, the devil was as active then as he is today. The psalmist ordered his soul: “I will reject perverse ideas and stay away from every evil,” (Psalm 101:4).

Satan worked tirelessly on the psalmist’s mind to draw him into his world of darkness. Much like today, the devil works overtime, repeatedly spreading lies that defy logic and reason. Pity those poor souls seeking relevance, but void of spiritual values. They cannot see their desperate need for You in their life. How easily they fall for every cockamamie idea the devil comes up with.

For believers, Satan’s lies are obvious, but for unbelievers, the truth remains hidden. Most lies are subtle, mixed with just enough half-truths that make the devil’s lies sound legitimate. Christ-followers see through Satan’s charade.

Lord, help us discipline our minds and lives to stay close to You. The more we experience Your Love and Grace, the easier we keep far from “perverse ideas” that lead to “every evil.”  Amen.