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GOD’S WORD AGAINST SNARES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Psalm 119:109-110
Psalm 140:1-7
“The proud have hid a snare
for me, and cords; they have
spread a net by the wayside…”
GOD’S WORD AGAINST SNARES
Snares in this context are spring nets and are spread to trap birds or other animals. Spiritually speaking, this refers to the enemy’s trap to catch the undiscerning believers. When they are caught, they become demoralised and useless. They are no more functional in the work of the Lord. These snares can be in different forms, with baits to make them very attractive and seductive that any simple man will be caught.
Forget not: So in times when snares are laid, believers must keep a lookout for their souls, and not be lured into the bait and the trap. The best is for the Holy Spirit to use the Word to remind and convict His people. When that happens, the believer must take note, be more alert and keep abiding in the Word. He must always remember that only God’s Word is able to lead him away from the snare and be safe.
Err not: To err is to commit a mistake and the believer strays away from the faith. We are prone to wander away from God when we commit errors. This will lead to distancing ourselves from brethren, and gradually deviating from the strait and narrow way. Those who are truly saved by God are saved to the uttermost. However, when a truly born-again believer loses his witness, he fails the Lord. He will not lose his salvation, but many are stumbled by him. And many still outside of God’s Kingdom will be hindered by him.
God’s Word must always be remembered especially when we realise there are snares set up around us. Only God’s Word is used by the Spirit of God to convict us and show us where these snares are. Be alert and watchful in prayer and supplication that the Word of God will reveal the truth. Read Peter’s warning in 1 Peter 5:8-9.
My dear reader, the Word of God is the best warning against snares in life. Satan is doubling his effort, knowing that his end is very near. Once you forget the Word and trust in your strength, you will fall captive and be immobilised by the enemy!
THOUGHT: Am I aware of the snares set up by the enemy?
PRAYER: Father, help me to be discerning to see the snares of the evil ones, and not be naïve.