Scripture - Gen 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?" 2 And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; 3 but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.'" 4 Then the serpent said to the woman, "You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.
Observation - Eve finds herself in dialogue with the serpent. God has given clear instruction on how to operate according to kingdom principles and Eve decides that the right thing to do is to have a conversations with the serpent to discuss what God really said. The deception began as she begins to question God's word. His way is to twist what God says and to have you rework in your mind the word of God. Vs 4 says "She saw that the fruit was good to eat, was pleasant to the eye and good for gaining wisdom. There was no way she could have seen that - because it was a lie. Satan loves to twist God's word and cause you to see what is not there.
Application - There is a very real presence constantly trying to get me to see what is not there. True vision comes from God. It comes in clarity and purity without distorting His overall purpose for my life. I need to look at the things that I see and line them up with the word God spoke over me. Does it line up with His word - is it live or is it Memorex.
Prayer - Father I know the enemy tries to twist and distort what you are doing and your principles for my life. God I need a clear picture of your plan and your word that can not be tarnished by the serpents slick tongue.
Observation - Eve finds herself in dialogue with the serpent. God has given clear instruction on how to operate according to kingdom principles and Eve decides that the right thing to do is to have a conversations with the serpent to discuss what God really said. The deception began as she begins to question God's word. His way is to twist what God says and to have you rework in your mind the word of God. Vs 4 says "She saw that the fruit was good to eat, was pleasant to the eye and good for gaining wisdom. There was no way she could have seen that - because it was a lie. Satan loves to twist God's word and cause you to see what is not there.
Application - There is a very real presence constantly trying to get me to see what is not there. True vision comes from God. It comes in clarity and purity without distorting His overall purpose for my life. I need to look at the things that I see and line them up with the word God spoke over me. Does it line up with His word - is it live or is it Memorex.
Prayer - Father I know the enemy tries to twist and distort what you are doing and your principles for my life. God I need a clear picture of your plan and your word that can not be tarnished by the serpents slick tongue.
