3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV
When I have read this verse in the past things such as Satanic attacks, overwhelming temptations, and unbearable trials have come to mind. But recently I realized another application of today's verse.
I love motorcycles, but have to fight attention deficit when it comes to my bikes. Love this one this season, but soon I start to justify a bigger/smaller/different style bike. So it is off to Craigslist where I usually lose a bit of money on the bike I have just to make a move to something else that really meets my needs no better than what is currently in the garage.
I am in the midst of such a cycle (no pun intended) at the current time. I was within one more rationalization of committing to a different motorcycle when that still, small voice said, "No." I tried to override the innervoice (Holy Spirit), but the nagging wouldn't go away. So I texted the gentleman with an apology, but did not proceed with the purchase.
It was then I realized that we need to be guarded against the evil one in area of temptation, attacks, and trials, but also in the day-in-day-outness of life. Decisions both large and small can have untold effects on our lives and the "evil one" would love to use our humaness to encourage us to make the wrong choice. But the Lord has promised protection. This protection extents to the most minute details of our lives.
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