All of us must have this registered in our mind that the enemy is not only aiming to attack us but to also bring us down totally. What does it mean to fall? It is to be pushed or lured into sin. The devil is always looking for a way to make a man that is standing to fall. He is much after the leaders especially. He is aiming to destroy their testimonies and stain their glorious garments. God’s word says he came to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). We don’t need to be afraid of this but be watchful.
In this pathetic story, David a man God so much cherished, loved, and
held in high esteem fell. Why? You could observe that he was idle. While others
had gone to war, he was relaxing at home doing nothing (Amos 6:1). An idle hand
is always the devil’s workshop. Idleness makes you see what you are not
supposed to see and gets you involved in what does not concern you. Many have
thereby implicated themselves. You can always turn back no matter how far you
have committed yourself to wrong thing. However, the power to say “No” is
already in you. An attempt to cover up will be disastrous. Since David
committed the sinned adultery, his attempt to cover up led him to commit more
errors.
Friend, enough is enough. You need to put a stop to those wrong steps if it will not put a stop to your life. Sin kills. Learn to control yourself in every situation. Be mindful of what you are watching and hearing. When wrong things are shown on your screen, take the responsibility to turn off the station. Discipline your heart and your eyes even in the office. Be content with what you have. Grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. It is all deceit. Don’t enjoy a little sin to damage your heart and peace. The shame of falling is not easily erased. Why don’t you avoid it, and stand strong? May you receive the grace
PRAYER: LORD, UPHOLD ME BY THE POWER
OF YOUR SPIRIT.
“A LITTLE FALLING OFTEN BRINGS GREAT DAMNATION”
