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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Make Not Provision

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. (Romans 13:14)

Jeffrey mulled over the pastor's sermon from Sunday. The subject was fasting, and Jeffrey had been convinced of the value of this spiritual discipline, and he was determined to put it into practice. "I will fast today," he announced to his wife the next morning. He left his packed lunch in the refrigerator and headed toward his workplace.

"I'm dying for some coffee," thought Jeffrey, as the MacDonald's restaurant loomed ahead. I'll just get a cup - that shouldn't violate my fast.

Minutes later, Jeffrey was heading down the highway with his coffee - and an Egg MacMuffin and hashbrowns.

As he munched his breakfast and considered the failure of his attempt at fasting, the Lord spoke Romans 13:14 to his heart. It was as if he could hear the Lord speaking to him and saying, "You know, if you had not pulled into the drive through, you would not have broken your fast. It's just not possible to eat an Egg MacMuffin if you don't go where they are selling them."

Let's learn from Jeffrey, today. Whatever appetite we need to avoid today, the best way to avoid it is to not go where it's being sold.

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