John 7:47

The Pharisees are not happy at all with this development. “What is this?” they ask. “Don’t tell us you have become beguiled by this imposter!” John 7:47 EFP 

I sense I find myself at a very important juncture of my life. Perhaps my age has caused me to reconsider my ways. I have never doubted God’s love for me, although I have wondered how it is possible!). I have in fact begun to question the tenor of my life and the quality of the fruit my faith has produced. I am being drawn to renew my commitment to live a life that is transparent, genuine, and wholly devoted to God.

As God works this work in my life, I am left wondering what changes will take place. What things will not attract me anymore? What things will I avoid? There are many things that are not innately wrong or forbidden, but that may not be recommended. I am wrestling with the concept of eliminating the avenues Satan uses to beguile me, to distract me, to dull my senses, or even to lull me to sleep. They are everywhere!

Will these changes cause people to look at me oddly or conclude I have lost my mind? Will they accuse me of being a legalist? Will they call me judgmental or prudish? I don’t know what I will look like—in truth, I don’t care, if I look and act more like Jesus. There ought to be a difference, don’t you think? What difference exists or what difference it makes are worthy of consideration—but in the end, who is the one beguiled by an imposter? I can’t answer for anyone else. It’s my path…and my journey continues.