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Ephesians 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
What happened to Mankind? God made us to have dominion. Paul said, you were dead in your sins, you’re following Satan, you’re walking according to the course of the prince of the air, the spirit that now works in disobedience.
Satan, which means a shining one, came into the Garden of Eden and tempted Adam and Eve. He tempted Adam and Eve to secure for themselves what he had tried to secure in Heaven. He tempted them to desire to be like God. What Satan failed to accomplish in Heaven, he tempted Adam and Eve to accomplish on this Earth, and Adam and Eve believed a lie and chose against Almighty God. When they did, God was dethroned in their will and in their hearts. The same happens today; we so quickly neglect God’s instruction and go our own way. We are so easily deceived into thinking that our way will last in the end. God has authority over our hearts and lives. Will you submit to Him?
How have you struggled to obey God? What are some areas where you feel most tempted to go your own way? What are some ways we try to be like God on our own? What happens when we do? Confess and repent to God the ways you have chosen your way over His. This devotional was written by Pastor/teacher Adrian Rogers. Copyright owner: Love Worth Finding. Used with written permission. You may contact lwf.org and be blessed directly and freely by Biblical teaching.
