Captivated With God
Mark 6:21-24 Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. 22 When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests.
The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I'll give it to you.” 23 And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.”
HEROD is so captivated with Herodias’ daughter—actually his biological niece—that he is willing to give her half his kingdom. What kind of foolish, lustful man is this?
I’m afraid Herod’s kind is much too common a kind of man. Sensual pleasure captivates the world. And fools rush after it. Does it captivate even you?
Before you answer, consider: What are sins of the flesh? Could sins of the flesh be your desire for the newest car, latest tech tool, fanciest golf club, or extravagant clothes? Could sins of the flesh be too much TV or too much time on useless chatter in social networks? Could sins of the flesh be that morning “Starbucks”?
Think of Herod’s lust. It captivated his soul until it destroyed him (He died in absolute, miserable exile). Now think about the things that captivate you. Are they the worldly things that will destroy you, exile you from friends and from God? Or are they things of God that will give you life with a loving relationship in Him and with others?
The Apostle Paul gives this advice: Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
Pause and consider how captivating is God’s Word to lead you to him.
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