This has been a really good week. I have been able to get some things done. I have even worked in the church office a few days this week. We are praying that this trend continues.
I went to church last night and the devil showed up. Maybe I should explain. The Beacons of GC had a great meeting last night. We had delicious food and an inspirational devotion. Then, near the end of the devotion, the devil (actually someone who was playing the devil) came in and explained how he had been around for a long time. He told us how he has been trying to get to Jesus for centuries. His temptation in the wilderness, nor any other of his tactics have worked. But the devil also explained that he does not give up easily. He knows that he cannot get to Jesus, so he has focused his attention of the followers of Jesus. That's you and me. He let us in on some ways in which he gets to us. And he reminded us that he does not have horns, nor does he carry pitchforks. The devil works in our everyday lives through everyday people.
The devil was portrayed by Randy Whitman. I enjoyed Randy's presentation. I think that we all can relate to the devil jumping on our backs at one time or the other. But don't forget the all important Bible verse that reminds us that if you "resist the devil, he will flee from you."
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