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GLEANINGS FROM THE WORD
Experiencing an extraordinary God in ordinary life
Issue #309 November 1, 2001
Hidden Enemy
I sat in the chiropractors office reading one of those picture filled geographic/nature magazines. Well perhaps reading it is a bit of an overstatement, I was flipping through, looking at the pictures and reading the captions. I seldom have to wait long enough to really read an entire article.
I was "reading" about a parasitic insect, a wasp (I think). It resembles a bee and enters into a hive. Once in the hive it lays its eggs and the bees tend them. As the larvae grow a bit, they feed off the bee larvae.
On the surface, it looks perfectly harmless when it comes in, but over time it becomes an enemy that devours its host.
Our secret, hidden sins are like that. They seem harmless enough at the outset, but the longer we harbour them in our hearts they more destructive they become. We lie about them to ourselves, to others, and to God. Those lies drive wedges into our relationships.
We need to be vigilant about those sins we harbour in secret and root them out before they devour us.
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NIV
When we recognize those sins, we need to deal with them.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9 NIV
Until next time, may Holy Spirit convict you of the hidden sin in your life and bring you to repentance.
God bless.
Kevin
Do you have secret sin in your life, but don’t know what to do with it? Take it to Jesus for forgiveness.
Don’t know how? Email me and I’ll share a few Bible verses that explain why a relationship with Him is important and a prayer that make it possible.
Don’t wait, allow Him to forgive and free you today.
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