Scripture

Our verse for today comes from Hebrews 12:1, “Let us lay aside every … sin that so easily entangles us …”

Background

I hate spider webs. You walk into them and, well, you know, they get all over you. Spider webs play a very strategic role for the spider. They entangle and slow the victim so that the spider can quickly rush in and deliver the fatal bite. That is how they survive. As believers, we need to be concerned about spiritual spider webs. The writer of Hebrews says we need to “lay aside the weights and sins that so easily entangle us” (see Hebrews 12:1). The term “entangles us” paints the picture of a web-like trap that inhibits movement. For the Christian, spiritual spider webs come as different kinds of temptations in everyday life. The ability for churches and individual Christians to overcome temptation and avoid being entangled in Satan’s web comes only through daily dependence on Christ through prayer and God’s Word.

Application

Spiritual warfare is real. The devil’s desire is to tempt us, entangle us and ultimately deliver the fatal bite, destroying our witness to a lost world and our walk with our Lord. When that happens – revival is hindered. It’s happening way too much in the church today.

Charge

As we seek Him today, ask the Father to show you the sins that so easily entangle you, and then lay them aside today. Pray for a vibrant walk with Christ and wisdom to recognize and resist Satan’s temptations.

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