I noticed a beautiful vine growing from our shrubs up to my bedroom window. With the morning sun shining on the vine, it looked so green and fresh. But what you can’t see as easily are the very sharp briars.
Isn’t sin sometimes just like this?
We might make a bad choice to entertain something that we know is bad for us, but eventually the briars are felt and by that point the sinful vine is strong and climbing.
What would happen if this vine wasn’t dealt with? It would eventually take over my window and block the sunlight.
Sin does the same thing. If we continue to entertain it — our conscious will become so cluttered that the conviction of the Holy Spirit will eventually be blocked.
The root of this vine must be dealt with, just as the root of sin in our lives.
Psalm 65:3
When we were overwhelmed by sins, You forgave our transgressions.
Are there any vines growing in your window today?
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Such a good Word! I only want good vines growing outside of my window!
A very good thought for today. Sin needs to be caught quickly before the hardness sets in and I love how the Holy Spirit helps me!
I have a vine right outside my kitchen window – and I battle whether it is a good vine or a bad vine – and I eventually try to pull it out – eventually because the green is so pretty – but it takes vigilance because it keeps trying to come back:) It amazes me all the messages God gives us, all around us – in everything, including vines:) Wishing you blessing this week – good green kind of blessings!
Hi Beth! This is my first visit to your blog.
How beautiful for you to find a lesson from the Lord in the small things. I guess his wisdom really is everywhere, if we have our eyes open.
I see in your bio that you are an intercessor. What an honor, I’m sure you are a good one too. It is such a privilege to pray for other people. How blessed are you!
So nice to meet you today!
Ceil