Anchor Song: Faithfulness
Artist: Hillsong
URL: http://tinyurl.com/hwfz7k6
When you see a cow as the bait on a trap, what does that say about that trap? It simply means that trap is intended to catch something that is big enough to eat a cow. Basically, it's said that the size and quality of a bait is an indication of the intended catch, it won't make sense to use a worm as a bait when your intention is to catch a whale. Likewise, when the devil comes to tempt you with something big and juicy, don't you think it's because what he wants to get away from you is much much bigger?
You know, temptations will come in different shapes and sizes as we go through life, and while it might be easy to say no to some, for others, it might take almost everything you have to resist. It might not even be the "big" sins like fornication and adultery, it might just be a little lie that no one will ever find out. When tempted to cheat or cut corners in any way, remember that your biggest risk is not what you stand to lose in the sight of men if you get caught, but what you stand to lose in the sight of God even if no one ever finds out.
Let me remind you of the story of Late Prof. Dora Akunyili, remember that what brought her favour in the sight of then President Obasanjo was the fact that she returned the unspent balance of the money that was given to her to use for surgery abroad when it was discovered that the surgery was no longer needed. The president knew that if a person could do that as a civil servant, then that person can be trusted with big things, and when he needed a trusted hand, he knew who to call. Can you see the similarity between that story and that of Joseph? The best thing that could have happened to Joseph if he slept with Potiphar's wife would have been becoming the senior special assistant to Potiphar, but as cool as that sounds, compare that to being the Prime Minister. James 1:12 says - Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him[GW].
Therefore, no matter how juicy it looks, if you know it would require disobeying godly principles, stay away, it's a bait, a bait to steal your real reward, something much much more juicy that God has prepared for you. So when you see a big temptation, rejoice, for there is there bigger reward from God around the corner, for those who will remain faithful. May you always be found faithful in Jesus name. God Bless You!
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