Flying Blind

We watched the movie Flying Blind, from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, yesterday in church. I won't give away the movie; I think everyone should see it for themselves. However, I will tell you that it is relevant and eye-opening. It is a good reminder to us all that we can't allow ourselves to get comfortable and complacent.

I admit that from time to time I find myself "thinking" that I have it all together, that I am doing good things and that I don't have to worry about the "roaring lion". Yet, that is when satan is most prone to strike. It is when we let our guards down that satan will swoop in and tempt us with the very thing(s) he know will. The old saying is, "Give satan and inch and he will be your ruler."

Today's word is Ephesians 6:18a, NLT, which reads, "Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent..."

Satan walks around just looking for any opportunity to bring us down. He doesn't care about our families, our loved ones, our reputations, our lives. He only wants to destroy and take everything. And, if he can cause a Christian to stumble and bring dishonor to GOD, that is just icing on the cake. We have to understand that our adversary, the devil, will present every evil temptation. We have to recognize his schemes and defeat his plans. How? I'm glad you asked.

We have to remain alert and persistent. We have to stay close to GOD. We have to pray and nurture our relationship. We have to study His word and do His work. We have to look for warning signs, and not disregard them when they start alerting us to the danger ahead. This post is for me. I am reminding myself of how easy it is to fall and fail. I am reminding myself that it is time to stop flying blind.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T