A time to refrain from embracing; (Eccl.3:5d)1 Then some of the leaders of Israel visited me, and while they were sitting with me, 2 this message came to me from the LORD: 3 “Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced things that will make them fall into sin. Why should I listen to their requests? Eze.14:1-3
So Friday we spoke about embracing, the ministry of hugs...but today this is about not doing that, and when is the right time to not be found embracing, hugging, or holding something. Simply put, when that something takes you away from the Father. When whatever that is causes you to sin, is what keeps you from enjoying the true intimacy of GOD and the abundant life that Christ offers. See the scripture talks about the religious leaders coming to the prophet Ezekial and they just knew that he would have a message for them. God who knows all, told Ezekial to inform them that because of their idols (anything that you treasure or value above GOD) in their hearts (they hold it dear to them) have made them fall into sin, so He is choosing not to listen to their request and allowing them to be led into a life of despair of their choosing to devote their lives to something empty.
What is it for you? The woman at the well needed living water...and traded in her bucket to become a spring of living water. What are you embracing that you need to STOP EMBRACING? Is it your past.....? Is it making money? Is it your anger about a certain situation? Is it pornography? Is it just fear of not knowing what this NEW ABUNDANT LIFE would be or look like? Is it alcohol or drugs? Whatever it is, I pray you choose today to REFRAIN FROM _________________________ (you fill in the blank) and replace it with time spent in the WORD of GOD, or with a dear friend in confession (James 5:16) so you can begin to heal, or devoting time to join a small group (men, women, Growth Group bible study).
It's only when you stop embracing the THINGS of THIS WORLD, that you truly get to experience ALL that the LORD has to offer, Adam and Eve traded ALL that GOD offer for the fruit off of one forbidden tree.....are you repeating their mistake? LGLP
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