Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8b
Technologically fragile! That’s me. I know just enough to do the most basic
tasks. I’m just not a techie and don’t even try to add new skills until I really
need them. That sets me up for some difficult situations.
I hit one of those serious problems recently. In the process of sending
e-mail messages, an unwanted graphic invaded my computer screen. Nothing that I
tried removed this invasion. Then help arrived. Whew! A “repair service” number appeared on my
computer screen.
A man responded to my call with promises to take care of my problem. Are
you ahead of me here? Before I knew what was happening, he was drawing red
graphics on my screen. Whoa! This is not good. He was in control of my entire
computer.
I was finally able to end the conversation. BUT the unwanted pictures
did not go away. Now, I’m in panic mode. I called my son who was able to clean
my computer.
This whole scary experience reminded me of our enemy. While we may begin
with a simple event, we go on without asking God to guide us and shield us. Many
times we find ourselves with a serious dilemma.
Our enemy is patient and wily. He is ever watchful for opportunities
that can so easily entangle us.
Is God concerned about my computer invasion? Yes, He is concerned with
every facet of my life. My daily quiet time with Him gives me the comfort that
He loves me, He cares about me, and He will protect me if I follow His leading.
There are days when my enemy is lurking and waiting to lure me into his
way. If I am not alert, I can so easily slip into his trap. My son can’t clean
that up for me, but The Son can. He loves me even when I am so easily entrapped.
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