4 Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
protect me from the violent,
who devise ways to trip my feet.
5 The arrogant have hidden a snare for me;
they have spread out the cords of their net
and have set traps for me along my path.
6 I say to the Lord, “You are my God.”
Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy. Psalm 140:4-6
The enemy is very tricky and lays traps and snares for us all the time. These snares may be something that does not seem like a big deal, but every time someone falls for a snare, then it becomes that much easier for individuals to fall further away from the Lord. A snare could be something as simple as a tv show, movie or book that may not be appropriate, or it could be a temptation to gossip or attack someone online. These traps and snares are the way that the enemy pulls us slowly away from the teachings of Jesus. I heard a news story that estimates that in the world there are 5% of the people who are rude, violent and causing issues, and they are the loudest percentage of the population that gets reported on the news or some other media outlet. What happens when the other 95% live their lives and do not engage in what the other 5% is doing. If we are quiet and keep goodness to ourselves, it gives the enemy a better chance to try and entrap those 95%. Instead, we should be open with our goodness to others, be a leader in our community and fight the good fight that Jesus has set us out to do. Remember who our Father In Heaven is, and let Him intervene on your behalf. Stay close to him and he will help you avoid the snares laid out before you.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
they have spread out the cords of their net
and have set traps for me along my path.
6 I say to the Lord, “You are my God.”
Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy. Psalm 140:4-6
The enemy is very tricky and lays traps and snares for us all the time. These snares may be something that does not seem like a big deal, but every time someone falls for a snare, then it becomes that much easier for individuals to fall further away from the Lord. A snare could be something as simple as a tv show, movie or book that may not be appropriate, or it could be a temptation to gossip or attack someone online. These traps and snares are the way that the enemy pulls us slowly away from the teachings of Jesus. I heard a news story that estimates that in the world there are 5% of the people who are rude, violent and causing issues, and they are the loudest percentage of the population that gets reported on the news or some other media outlet. What happens when the other 95% live their lives and do not engage in what the other 5% is doing. If we are quiet and keep goodness to ourselves, it gives the enemy a better chance to try and entrap those 95%. Instead, we should be open with our goodness to others, be a leader in our community and fight the good fight that Jesus has set us out to do. Remember who our Father In Heaven is, and let Him intervene on your behalf. Stay close to him and he will help you avoid the snares laid out before you.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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