Have you
had your Joy Juice today? You don’t need
a sign to tell you it’s the right thing to do!
As we
travel up and down the highways and interstates, no matter where we’re heading,
there are signs to direct us, inform us and sometimes even tempt us! We like to
see signs that tell us how many miles from one town or city to another; we need
to know the road name or number to assure that we are on the right route. But then there are those colorful signs with pictures
of juicy triple-hamburgers or big delicious brownies with ice cream and hot
fudge dripping off the sides! Buddy, then I’m in trouble. The seed is planted
and I’m in “need” of a snack.
God’s Word
is filled with signs which direct us and inform us. But you won’t find one billboard or message
in the Bible that tempts us to do the wrong thing.
Just the opposite!
James 1:13-14 tell us: When tempted, no one should say, “God is
tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but
each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and
enticed.
Just as we sometimes let the lure of
calorie-packed, sugar and cholesterol laden foods tempt us into making choices
that are not in our best interest, we fall prey to the temptation of sin. But it’s not God’s fault. He doesn’t tempt us…though he does test us
from time to time. (1Thess. 2:4) The only
way to make sure we are staying on the right path is to trust in His signs of
instruction. As Proverbs 3:6
teaches: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.
Follow the
signs that say: “This way to a life of JOY”.
This is a wonderful blog! It is good to know that I can find instruction in God's Word to steer me away from evil and giving in to temptations. Thanks for sharing, "Mama" Joyce!!
ReplyDeleteJerome D.