“My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways. For a harlot is a deep pit, And a seductress is a narrow well. She also lies in wait as for a victim, And increases the unfaithful among men.” (Proverbs 23:26-28 NKJV)
These passages are on spot. It is calling every child, every son and every daughter, of our fathers and mothers that love us to give our heart to The Lord. We are called to focus on His ways. We are not to look to the left nor to the right, but up! There are a lot of diversions for the eyes to see surrounding our way. There are ambushes set up at every corner. They lie in wait for their next victim. If careless we walk, it can be tragic. We are all preys of target. The seductress and the temptress will rob you out of everything you possess - your dignity, your integrity and your heaven ordained love-bonded family life. Hence, let us not our attention be drawn to their charms and lures. Let's focus our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
Yes, it can be a struggle, considering that the harlot has taken the image of religion and deceptive worldly values with its offers of temporal comfort in wrong believing. But, with God in us by our faith in Christ Jesus, through His grace, He will guide us not to fall into that deep and narrow pit. We will persevere. We will overcome!
We just have to look past the hindrances and fix our eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ. We are covered by cheers of angels in heaven and parade of brethren in faith in the Scriptures. Hence, let us reflect on this reminder from Apostle Paul: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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