King of Distractions

Distraction- something that takes your full focus and energy from the primary thing. An outside force that steals your attention and devotion.

The opposite of attraction. Attraction draws you close. Distraction draws you away.

Distractions can be bad things, sinful things, or they can be good things, even spiritual things that should not be the primary focus.

And how sneaky it is of the devil to use good, spiritual things to distract us from God's will and purpose for now. The Bible tells us to not be ignorant of his schemes. And he is definitely a schemer. Think about it! Obvious sinful temptations won't be appealing to someone who has served God for some time. And that is definitely who the devil's primary focus is. Because if he can get people viewed as spiritual leaders in the church to shift focus, to entertain a distraction, those who are watching will likely follow and his impact will be greater.

We must serve God with our eyes wide open and be constantly in the Bible, seeking the scriptures to know God better, to understand his heart more. There is no spiritual plateau that can be attained that makes us exempt from the devil's attacks or our mandate to be in His word. We will never reach the level of perfect knowledge and understanding of God. Never!

Overtime, we inadvertantly let our experiences dictate what we understand about God and his word. We have to keep going back with our eyes/minds open for God to show himself, to show his ways and not open God's word with our understanding set. We need fresh eyes so He is free to show us what he wants.

And even what spiritual leaders teach or show us needs to be revisited against God's word. Because we trust our spiritual leaders, rightly so, but even their teaching is tainted by their experiences. God is the only one who has perfect understanding. All human vessels have flaws, not intentionally misleading, but we are taught from what they understand.

I'm guilty! Especially familiar passages we tend to glaze over, but I challenge you. Ask God to give you fresh eyes to take his word as it is written and show you his intentions, his ways. You will be amazed!

And pray with me for Satan's distractions to be exposed so we can draw closer to God together and see His Kingdom, not man's ideas, advanced!