Reading through Matthew 13:24-30, I find some very interesting ways the Devil works against God. We would do well to recognize these so that we may remain safe from the wiles of the devil.
First, the Devil works "while the men slept." The Devil is a trickster, he is ever watching for opportunities to take advantage of people. He sows his evil under the cover of the night. Stealth, secrecy and dishonesty are his favorite tactics.
Next, the Devil "went his way" after sowing the bad seeds. The Devil is an impostor; he wants people to think he is something he is not so he gets the job done and leaves as quick as possible. Most of the time he is done working before we ever know he was there. The seeds he sows in darkness are very similar to the true wheat - only with time will we be able to see what the Devil has done.
But this should not discourage us. In the end the Lord will send out his angels to bind the weeds the Devil has sown and cast them into the pit. The wheat that was sown in righteousness will be taken up to heaven.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
"Non-filer Syndrome"
17 years ago
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He did his work while men slept and Jesus will come back like a thief in the night! ??? You just made me think about this!
I think they are different kinds of night though...
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