| Cleaning House Mar. 30, 2005 |
While walking into my living room one evening, I noticed a large dark spot on one of the walls. As I came closer, I realized that it was a HUGE, hard-shelled bug. Perplexed, I ran for the bug spray! When I returned, I aimed for the invader (with one-eye open). I missed! And worst yet, it fell from the wall and disappeared! So then, I considered moving out, but first, I tore apart the living room in search of this unwelcome guest. Although, I knew that I would totally freak out if I found it. The fact is, I never found it. I don’t know where it ran off too. I was advised to bomb the house about every 21 days. So, why am I telling this story? Because, Satan is a lot like that bug. First, he feels around to see how far he can get. And, if he finds a door left open, he will run right in. Then, he invades our hearts looking for a place to nest. Once he finds it, he lays eggs (i.e. fear, lust, greed, bitterness and other temptations) and multiplies, infesting the entire heart. Where there is one, there is usually another. The only way to stop this process is to invite Jesus in. Jesus will spray the heart with pesticides like honesty, love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, kindness, and more. He will destroy all that is not like Him. Jesus will leave the light on at all times, and clean out the cluttered, dark spaces. All we have to do is allow the Holy Spirit to search our hearts. When we identify a “bug” on the wall of our hearts, we must act quickly and consistently. Repent (bomb), daily, and continually communicate with the Father. Make it clear to Satan that there is no room for him. In doing this, I am confident that just like the bug, the devil will scurry through the door to await a more opportune time. Let’s exterminate! I hope you enjoyed reading the word of God in a new light. Have a Happy Wednesday! God Bless, Min. Tommy & Sis. Shatika Gray Scripture References NKJV Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Rom 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Lk 22:46 The He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.” |