"The angel of the Lord went up from Gilgal to Bokim and said, “I brought you up out of Egypt
and led you into the land I swore to give to your ancestors. I said, ‘I will never break my
covenant with you, and you shall not make a covenant with the people of this land, but you shall
break down their altars.’ Yet you have disobeyed me. Why have you done this? And I have also
said, ‘I will not drive them out before you; they will become traps for you, and their gods will
become snares to you.’” Judges 2: 1-3
In the world of social media, we are flooded with false images, comparisons, judgments, and
trends that don’t reflect the values that being a believer and follower of Jesus truly is. As I was
reading through The Bible Recap Chronological Reading Plan and listening to her commentary
in the book of Judges, I realized the Lord provided an example on the serious impact that this
can bring on believers.
Israel finally came into the promised land and instead of ensuring they drove out the Canaanites
from their land (as the lord commanded), they settled with them. Think about that for a second.
Why would they entertain, let alone follow through with this after the warning and command
from the Lord??
The Israelites had just come out of the desert, their parents had been oppressed as slaves by
Egyptian rulers and instead of trusting the lord's command, they allowed themselves to be
enticed by the” Sophisticated Outward Appearance” of the Canaanites.
However, what they didn’t initially see was the wicked hearts of the Canaanite people who
engaged in child sacrifice, and other obscene forms of worship to false gods. The result of this
disobedience had catastrophic effects that led the Israelites down a very dark path.
Have you been or are currently in a situation where you feel the nudge from the Lord not to
engage in a friendship or relationship?
I want to encourage you that when you trust the Lord, he will guard your heart and provide
protection. As with his promise in Proverbs 3:6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean
not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths
straight.
I know we most likely haven’t had the opportunity to meet. But even if I can’t speak these words
over you in person, My Prayer is that you know the Lord Loves you very much. The Lord has
great plans and purposes for your life.
So, if you sense his holy spirit is warning you not to engage in a relationship/friendship or
whatever that “thing” is for you. I want you to hear from me today, as your sister in Christ, and
part of the Body of Christ, I’m in your inner circle and I am praying that you will make the
decision to trust put your Trust in the Lord and follow his lead in the situation.
You can trust him.
God Loves You
God Chose You
You are His
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