Many people speak about evil in the world. They speak about evil ideas and evil people. Of those who will plot death and destruction against other people and other beliefs. But the force behind these evils is the Prince of Lies, the King of Darkness, Satan. Now some may say Satan does not exist. That evil exists as a feeling or emotion or desire, but not personified. Perhaps, but please read on.
It was the evening before a big event. The young man was about to be ordained and as he slept his mind was dreaming of what was to come. What would his life of service be like? Would he be accepted by those he would be asked to spiritually lead? Could he always see the needs of others before his own? How would this life affect his family? Then the thought came into the dream....is this the right choice?
At this he was startled awake only to see, standing at the foot of his bed, a tall dark figure. The figure did not speak but rather just loomed over his bed. Jumping out of bed he tried his best to hit the figure with a punch only to see the figure gone. His wife sat up in the bed next to him and asked if everything was alright. Not sure, he explained what he had seen and they both returned to sleep.
Interesting story isn't it. The next day, I was ordained a deacon. Yes, Satan is at every turn hoping we will turn against God's service. Pray, and be thankful that Jesus died on the cross so we could be released from this grasp.
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