SATAN’S DELICACY? – Sunday December 4th 2016
Memorise:
Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one
morsel of meat sold his birthright. Hebrews 12:16
Read: Daniel 1:6-8 (KJV)
6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
7 Unto
whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the
name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of
Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
8 But
Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the
portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore
he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile
himself.
Bible in one year: Exodus 17-19, Psalms 116
MESSAGE
The
word ‘delicacy’ is commonly used to describe a food item that is
considered highly desirable and usually scarce and expensive. Delicacies
often have unusual characteristics, flavours and tastes, thereby
attracting the interest of the high and mighty in the society. Open
Heaven Sunday 4 December 2016:- Satan’s delicacy? Meanwhile, the devil
uses a delicacy as a potent weapon to bring down his human targets, and
it was proven an effective weapon over the years. He successfully used
it against Adam and Eve, Esau, etc. However, Godly people like Daniel
know that delicacies have the potential to defile a child of God,
especially when offered as bait from the devil. I pray that you will
never fall for any attractive proposition of the devil in Jesus’ name.
“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
Psalms 19:8
When
oil is pure, it makes the lamp burn brightly. When a candle light
burns, and it comes across something impure, it suddenly goes dim, or
off. If you do not want to dim or quench the Spirit of God in you, keep
off every form of defilement. Evil thoughts will hinder the free move of
God in your life. Acts of disobedience, self-will and insubordination
to authority are capable of putting out the fire of the Spirit in you.
Christians are the brides of Christ, therefore, God expects us to maintain our purity. Psalms 119:1 says:
“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
The undefiled resists temptation and is without sin like Jesus was (Hebrews 4:15). If you want to remain undefiled, you must watch against the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life (1st John 2:15-17).
Open Heavens Devotional 2016. To be undefiled, you must remain in God’s
way, keeping His commandments. God’s Word and instructions must be the
laws governing your life. Are you undefiled? How pure are you? No matter
how pure or undefiled you may be; there is room to press forward for a
greater, higher and closer walk with God. Are you ready to pant after
more of God in your life?
Prayer Point
Lord Jesus, I refuse to fall for the devil’s trick, please help me to maintain my purity.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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