It was a simple question, or so she thought. He simply misunderstood. I can correct that, she patiently smiled, her heart warming to the idea of setting him straight.
“Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden?'”
Oh, no, she began to clarify.
Suddenly he was correcting her. And, his words were convincing.
They made sense, at least at the moment.
Just like that, she found herself trying something the day before she would not have dared.
While we might read the words prepared to author another outcome, can we really say we never fall for Satan’s schemes?
I truly wish I could. I wish what I am so convinced of today would always remain first and forefront in my heart.
I know engaging in small talk with the enemy of my soul is downright dangerous, but in those moments, I often fail to give it a second thought.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (ESV)
Through Christ.
Not through me.
Not my wisdom.
Not my perception.
Because I’m flawed far greater that my eyes can see.
But I can trust in Him to lead me and guide me. He will too, if I only ask. Then I must keep my eyes fixed on Him, and refuse to converse with a slippery, slithery serpent who is ready to steal my soul.