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Entrapment

  • I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now is come the salvation, the power, and the Kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ; for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them before our God day and night. Revelation 12:10 WEB.

    In a United States supreme court case in 1932, Sorrells vs. the United States, a prohibition officer repeatedly tried to get a factory worker to buy him some bootleg whiskey. The agent lied to Sorrells and told him that he was a fellow veteran from the World War, new to town, and he kept pressing him to "Do an old war buddy a favor."

    When the man finally gave in and found him some whiskey, the officer then arrested him for violating the National Prohibition Act. The supreme court took up the case. They called it "Entrapment," which is when the government persuades you to break a law they created and then tries to prosecute you for doing exactly what they asked you to do.

    Similarly, the enemy will place a bad thought in your mind and immediately accuse you of wrongdoing: "Look at you! And you call yourself a Christian." He is the accuser. Even though it wasn't your thought, he will try his best to make you believe it was your idea. Then make you feel guilty for thinking that way!

    This is a crowd-control tactic. He has successfully neutralized you if he can make you walk around all day with your head hanging down, feeling unworthy to even pray because of your bad thoughts. When you are too ashamed to speak to God, you are powerless and defenseless. The joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). If something will not leave your mind, take it to God in prayer, and take away satan's ammunition.

    "Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).

    Do not fall into entrapment. God is above all of this, He knows who is to blame, and his day is coming. Push these thoughts aside, hold your head up, stand up straight and walk as a child of God each day. I am loved, forgiven, redeemed, and the Lord is my Shepherd.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me put on the helmet of salvation to guard my mind against attacks. Please help me renew my thought life and take on the mind of Christ. You have not given me a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. With Your help, I will overcome. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: For those following the Creation Photography weekly challenges, here is this week's theme from group leader, Dianna Wyles: John 11:25-26 "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?' ~ Our next lively, fun-filled theme will be 'A Gift God Gave You'. Our themes are wide open for creative interpretation. You are also encouraged to post anything else that inspires you as well! My photos this week express just a few of the many gifts from God that I hold dear (family, nature, and all those heart blessings I see everywhere). Have an amazing Easter in full appreciation of God's precious gifts of life, rebirth, and acceptance into HIS family as sons and daughters. God Bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen! Lord Guard my mind from the attacks of the father of lies....AMEN AND AMEN
April 19, 2022
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, I pray that You help me put on the helmet of salvation to guard my mind against attacks. Please help me renew my thought life and take on the mind of Christ. You have not given me a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. With Your help, I will overcome. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
April 19, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord.

April 19, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen!

April 19, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

April 19, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

April 19, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen. Father help me overcome my thoughts. I sing hallelujah to the Risen King. 

April 19, 2022
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

Lord , with Your help , I will overcome. Amen 

    God Bless everyone . Blessings  Pastor Dion and Sylvia !!!

April 19, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: April 19, 2022

AMEN.  Heavenly Father,  Thank you for removing the evil from my life and my family.  Through strength in You we shall overcome. AMEN

April 19, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

April 19, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

April 19, 2022
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Beth Green
Beth Green

Wonderful Devotional!  I have a particular thing about entrapment in the courts.  Its wrong and it still goes on!

April 19, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Heavenly Father please keep us from all evil. Amen 

April 19, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you Father for all your love and protection 

April 19, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

April 19, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Amen! Thank You Father for Your protection and forgiveness.

April 19, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

April 19, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Powerful encouragement, Pastor Dion! Thank you, Lord! You have not given me a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. Praising You for these gifts. Amen

April 19, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen and Amen. 

April 19, 2022
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I humbly ask You to look over me and our family to keep a shield of protection in our mind and soul against the snares of the enemy. I have You as my Lord and only You can protect us from any harm, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Thank You Lord. 

Excellent word of encouragement Pastor, thanks. God bless you both, Amen. 

April 19, 2022
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonardedited: April 22, 2022

THUR CHRIST ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE ! ALTHOUGH SOME TIMES I WAKE UP IN THE MORNING AND LOOK AT THINGS AND BECOME OVER WHELMHED WITH IT ALL. I'M BELIEVING GOD WILL HEAL ME UP SO I CAN DEAL WITH IT EVERYTHING. PRAISE HIM FOR TAKING CARE OF ME ,MY LAND,PETS AND GUEST, HOPING HE WILL HEAL HIM TOO, A BOADER THAT RENTS A ROOM.THE CANCER IS IN REMISSION, BUT HE NEEDS HEALING STILL. HIS THROAT IS SCARED SO BAD HE CAN MOT EAT REGULAR FOOD. JUST DRINKS. THOSE BOOST DRINKS. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM, KENNETH HALL. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE EACH DAY DION _ SYLIA...BLESS YOU ALL

XO

SHARON

 

 

April 19, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

April 19, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Help me to be strong dear God. Amen

April 19, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen, help me Lord Jesus!

April 19, 2022
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Janet Sorensen
Janet Sorensen

My Christian shrink told me everyone has intrusive thoughts to some extent. It's true, I think! She said learn to look at one and say, Oh, look, an intrusive thought, and just let it pass by without giving it any more attention. Focusing on Jesus and the Word certainly helps!

April 20, 2022