“I have covered my bed with colored linens from Egypt.”
This is a glimpse of what is often misunderstood as blessing. There is a place for God to bless His followers with nice things at times. However, more often than not, they are irrelevant to God’s feelings for His children. In this case, we see a dangerous servant of the evil one bragging about the beauty of her “things.” She makes the case that she comes offering blessing, comfort, and pleasure to this ignorant or simple-minded young man. Later in this chapter, Solomon reveals that she and her “stuff” are the doorway to hell. High Society can be neutral, but more often than not, it is a trap. It draws us in with promises of delight and popularity, only to take us down and destroy everything God blesses us with. It is a false front to a filthy future. Recently, I learned of a 12-year-old whose parents, who I’m sure love him and want the best for him, have started him on a GLP-1. They want him to lose weight and believe he will be more acceptable to the popular crowd. They are being deceived by society’s lies. God has a beautiful plan and sees us as His beautiful children. We need to adjust our vision to align with His and escape the lies of social acceptance. Today, find true value in the love of God. #BeTheEdge
“The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV)
