Climbing walls are currently quite popular for the thrill of climbing
straight up but with the safety of halters and lead ropes for beginning
climbers. A climbing wall is an
artificially constructed wall with holds
for hands and feet, usually used for indoor rock climbing, Such a
wall you will see on the right as you enter the Pueblo YMCA. The 1st
rock wall I ever saw, was a small scale, outside portable one Camp Elim had
rented as an optional part of its exercise program for its campers where highly
trained staff supervised campers for their fun and safety.
A foothold, like the holds on a climbing
wall, is a secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
We are told
that when we sin, even just holding on to anger overnight, we give a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26,27
When that
happens he can easily deceive us and get us to do his work.(note this was
written to Christians.)
You may protest
that what I just said is too extreme but consider this: an angry retort can
deeply wound another. And why does the
devil come? John 10:10 says he only
comes to kill, steal and destroy (do damage).
So you see he pushes us to say something unkind in order to harm
another. 2 Timothy 2:25,26 tell us the
devil catches us in snares (like lying) for the purpose of getting us to do his
will.
Ever think
that little white lie was giving the devil (who by the way is called the father
of lies John 8:44) a foothold to
deceive and control you as a tool to do his work?
But the good
news is- GOD says that if we confess our sins, they are forgiven and we are
cleansed from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9
That means the
sin is gone and all the unrighteousness that has given the devil footholds have
been cleansed. Therefore, his power to
deceive and control us is lessened considerably. WOW! That
is exciting! Just ponder that for a
moment.
Hugs
Sharon
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