I suppose
that we have all had the experience of having “one fly” buzzing around in our
home or office while we are focused on doing something. I do not know about you,
but it is amazing to me how quickly that “one fly” can become a “Big”
distraction. At first, it is a glance at the fly and you just kind of swish it
away and continue with what you were doing. Then there it is again, and you swish
it away again, and then again. Now the glance has turned into a gaze, and you start
to get a little frustrated. So, you grab something to swat it with, without
having to stop what you are doing to find a flyswatter. Of course, most times
there is nothing readily available. So, you try to get back to what you were
doing. However, that “one fly” just will not give it a rest! Trust me, if you
have had this experience, you are fully engaged in my emotions right now. LOL The result is you end up getting up and going
to find a flyswatter, which also, can be a distraction if it is not where it is
supposed to be! But now that you have found the flyswatter and your focus had
been fully diverted to the fly, it is nowhere to be seen! All of this can take
anywhere from 5-10 minutes of your time or more if the lingering effects of not
seeing the fly is wearing on you. LOL
I share this story with you because the enemy (Satan) loves
to use distractions in our life’s to effectively draw us away from our intimacy
with God. Usually, it is not anything big to start with, but it can be. The
enemy uses everyday life, marriage, family, kids, our job, ministry, etc., to
distract us from our time with the LORD and get our attention. Once he draws us
away, we become prey for the enemy!
As we go into the rush of Christmas Season with a world
already experiencing chaos and full of distractions of all kinds, do not let
the enemy lure you away from your intimacy with God. Worship Him, Celebrate His
Birth and take every action needed to keep your focus on Him. Bow the knee,
stay in the Word, fellowship with other followers of Christ and share the truth
and hope of the Gospel with a lost world.
1 Peter 5:6-9 Humble yourselves,
therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt
you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for
you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil
prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist
him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being
experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
Splat!
His, Vickie
