Don't take the bait!
There are so many things around us that look appealing and harmless; however, they're not good for our physical, mental and spiritual health. In fact, they could be deadly! I call them poison, silent killers, and destiny destroyer. And recently, I added bait to the list.
What's a bait?
What's a bait?
Bait is an enticement meant to lure people to do what they would not normally do. It's temptation! It could be an object, a thing or an impression. It's a trap!
These are some of the common baits in this generation.
- Money
- Position
- Love and affection
- Promotion
- Connection
- Favour
- Relationships
- Illicit drugs
The items listed above are not bad (except illicit drugs) when used in a good way. However, the enemy of your soul (the devil) can use them as traps. No wonder the Bible warns us to be vigilant.
"Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.]" 1 Peter 5:8-9 AMP
How do we identify baits since they can be things we need everyday?
- Be prayerful
- Be watchful
- Study the word of God and abide by it.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to be your guide.
- Depend on the mercy of God
"and He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not fall into temptation.”"
Luke 22:46 AMP
Don't accept satan's agenda for your life!
How can I have a relationship with God?
1.Confess your sins to God. Romans 3:10, 23; 5:12
2.Ask that the blood of Jesus will cleanse you from all your sins. Hebrew 9:22, 1John 1:7-9.
3.Ask Jesus to come and reign in your life.
4.Forgive yourself and move on.
"Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]."
2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP
5.Read your Bible and pray everyday.
6.Pray that God will lead you to a Bible believing church and fellowship with them.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I come to you today; save me and I shall be saved. Heal me and I shall be healed. Forgive me of all my sins (confess them). Have mercy on me. Come and be the Lord over my spirit, soul and body. Help me not to go back to my old way of life - give me a new beginning. I am yours Lord! In Jesus name I pray. Amen
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