Don't Allow Sin To Win.

Good Morning!! Sin deceives us with the swiftness,...so we must battle it with urgency. Sin lies to us, causing us to harden our hearts and draw away from God in unbelief (12). When we give in to any sin, we are not able to think as clearly, as joyfully,...and trustingly as before. Whether the sin is lust or anger,...pride or greed, sin deceives us into thinking that satisfaction is found somewhere other than in God. It promises fulfillment through sensual pleasure, or putting others down, or lifting ourselves up, or gaining more "stuff." But that's a lie.

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.—Hebrews 3:13 (NIV)

Yet how quickly we give in to the lie! The writer reminds us that we need daily exhorting,...lest sin have its hardening effect on our hearts. We can walk faithfully for a day, a week, a decade, or half a lifetime,...and then suddenly fall in a moment! Constant vigilance, and the exhortation of others, is needed in order to avoid sin's pitfalls today, and everyday,...no matter how successful we've been, up until now. Do not put off the vital work of repentance and faithfulness. Today is already almost over, and our Lord that much closer to returning.

True and lasting joy is only found, in the path and presence, of the living God,...everything else is just a weak, dead substitute that has been painted, polished, and perfumed to look enticing.

I pray that we all get deeper into the Word, that our rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ. Amen.

"Today, you have the chance to be someone's miracle,...take it."