Luke 21:8
" And he said, Take heed that you are not deceived, for many shall come in my name saying, I am !"
Jesus said, Take heed that you are not deceived (believe in something that is not true) .
In the beginning itself the book of Genesis introduces to us the deceiver in chapter 3 who deceived Eve and Adam very cunningly that made them to believe in whatever the serpent said.
GOD who loved man that he wanted to see him have a fulfilled life with goodness that He
- Sprang up every tree – good for food
- Brought a helper fit for him
In between came the serpent with the device which deceived them that they acted against the command of GOD , which led them to hide themselves from the presence the God.
Result of it was shame, fear, death and was driven out of Eden.
Even now the time is at hand for God’s coming .Jesus says, the same. Take heed that , you are not deceived.
Its necessary to identify the devices that the deceiver (satan) uses to deceive us
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man but it is the purpose of the LORD will stand“
On that day Eve passed the fruit to Adam Now it is our turn.
In today’s world, the deceiver comes with the devices to deceive our minds with many thoughts which seem to be delight to the eyes, and desirable to make one wise which is against God’s Plan and will.
Moses chose
Heb : 11:25 : "Choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of GOD, than to Enjoy the fleeting pleasures of Sin".
Prov: 31:30 "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain but the woman who fears the LORD to be praised".
1.Pleasures of Sin – fleeting
2. charm and beauty – deceitful and vain.
But seems to be good and makes us feel that they are wiser plans, but the plans of GOD always wiser So it is better to fear GOD and to listen to His word that gives Eternal life than to listen to satan and be driven from the Eternal life and miss the beauty of life with GOD
Prayer:
Loving Father we believe that your plans are always above our imaginations and help us to win the deceiver by your grace and help us to have relationship with you forever . Amen.
Sol. Pinta Eunice, AOJ