TRAPPED BY YOUR OWN DESIRES 1
Everybody
has a desire and some desires glorify GOD, while some do not. Desire is a
strong feeling of wanting something. Many get trapped by their desires. The
LORD our GOD knows our needs, desires and expectations; we are to delight
ourselves in the LORD, commit our ways unto the LORD so he can give us our
desires. Psalm 37 vs. 4-5: Delight
thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Many have desires that are against GOD’s will. Many have desires that will take
the place of GOD. Many have desires that will lead to disobedience to GOD’s
will. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 10 vs.
5: Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalt itself against
the knowledge of GOD, and bringing into captivity every thought to the
obedience of CHRIST. There are imaginations and desires that will repel a
man from GOD’s plan and will for his life. We have to be mindful in our
imaginations and desires. When a man’s desire is against GOD’s will, it
destroys the man. Many have been trapped and consumed by their desires, because
it is contrary to GOD’s plan for them. The LORD our GOD is OMNISCIENCE,
OMNIPOTENT AND OMNIPRESENCE. OMNISCIENCE means He knows all things; OMNIPOTENT
means He is all powerful, OMNIPRESENCE means He is present everywhere. GOD
knows all things, He created ALL. He is the ALL SUFFICIENT GOD. He knows that
desire in your heart, He knows the right time to answer that petition and
request of yours; He is able to do all things, He is the sovereign GOD, All
power belong to HIM. That desire of yours can be granted, provided it is in
line with GOD’s will.
Imagine a two years old boy desiring
to have a ride at his age; GOD would not provide that at his age, but will
provide at the right time. GOD knows the best for our lives, but we are so
impatience at times. That impatience has destroyed a lot of people; when you
exalt your imaginations and desires against GOD’s will for your life, you
regret afterwards. Many have envied others wealth and fame and are desperate to
be more wealthy and famous. Many envy evil men without reverencing GOD. Proverbs 23 vs. 17-18: Let not thine heart
envy sinners; but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. For surely
there is an end; and thine expectations shall not be cut off. There is an
end to your waiting period, there is an end to your trials, there is an end to
your sorrows, there is an end to your grievances; there is an end to your
difficulties, there is an end to your hopelessness. With GOD your future is
bright, with GOD your hopes can be restored, with GOD your expectations will
not be cut off; with GOD your heart desires can be granted, provided it is in
accordance with His will. Tomorrow, we shall see biblical examples of people
who were trapped by their own desires. Look forward reading that and don’t forget
to share with others. It is well with us….
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