No Relaxin'

Not much of a fisherman myself -- actually, not at all.  Besides the wiggly, flippy, scaly, stinky things involved, I just don't have the patience.  Mr. Bill, however, will sit for hours watching that line.  Puzzles me!

 

Have you ever considered Satan just might be one of the best fishermen ever!  He is skilled and crafty at what he does, including knowing just what kind of bait to use to entice and lure his prey.  His prey -- that's you and me!  He uses beauty, money, power, and many other things to reel-in the unsuspecting.  I've watched Mr. Bill set up to fish -- camp stool, 2-3 fishing rods, tackle box, bait, fish bucket -- then his mind shifts totally out-of-gear for hours! One of the most dangerous places a Christian will ever be is in a state of spiritual languor.  Satan loves it!  He uses these times when we're spiritually idle [from personal time in study and prayer] to aim then release his "flaming darts" (Ephesians 6:16) and he never misses his target.  Romans 13:14 says, "Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires."  God’s Word [of Truth] and His Holy Spirit shields us from becoming victim to Satan’s fishing trip.  Fishing may be a great way to relax but for the Believer, there’s no time for spiritual relaxin’.  Be alert and stay strong in the LORD!