2 Corinthians 11:3 “But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, just as Eve was deceived by the cunning ways of the serpent.”
How complicated is your walk with the Lord? Are you able to talk to Him no matter what you are going through and no matter where you are? Can you look up at a beautiful blue sky and open up your heart to your Savior?
In essence, this is what Paul was concerned about for the disciples of Jesus in the city of Corinth? He knew, that if Satan could not succeed in making them bad, he would attempt to make them DIZZY… You see, our enemy, Satan, Lucifer, is not of a sober mind. He is still trying to rip off as many followers of Christ from “the plans that God has for them.” How does he do that? What are his tactics? One of his greatest and most effective tactics of the enemy is to make God’s people dizzy with over complicating the simple finished work of the Cross of Jesus Christ. Look at what Paul said to another church, the church of Galatia, “But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, just as Eve was deceived by the cunning ways of the serpent.” Galatians 1:6-7
Human nature and left to ourselves we have a way of complicating the simplest of things. For the sport of basketball, U.S. News and World Report reported that a number of pages in 1891 in the basketball rule book were: 2. Currently, a number of pages in the basket are: 114. Paul, is saying when it comes to Christ and following Jesus, Satan would desire and those who are out for their own motives would seek to over complicate things.
Jesus, simply Jesus is who and what this world needs. This story points to this point clearly, “D.M. Stearns was preaching in Philadelphia. At the close of theservice a stranger came up to him and said, “I don’t like the way you spoke about the cross. I think that instead of emphasizing the death of Christ, it would be far better to preach Jesus, the teacher and example.” Stearns replied, “If I presented Christ in that way, would you be willing to follow Him?” “I certainly would,” said the stranger without hesitation. “All right then,” said the preacher, “let’s take the first step. He did no sin. Can you claim that for yourself?” The man looked confused and somewhat surprised. “Why, no,” he said. “I acknowledge that I do sin.” Stearns replied, “Then your greatest need is to have a Savior, not an example!”
May God’s Spirit keep you from missing the power and virtue and simplicity that is found in JUST JESUS. May Jesus not be a stumbling block to you but a tower of strength that you know that you know you can run to at any time… In Jesus Name. Amen.
By His Spirit,
Pastor Bill