DAILY DEVOTION - 24 NOVEMBER 2019

Good morning. Peace be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. "They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God." 2 Timothy 3:4 NLT. Insight Why is it so tempting to “love pleasure rather than God”? Pleasure is something we can control; God cannot be controlled. Most pleasures can be obtained easily; love for God requires effort and sometimes sacrifice. Pleasure benefits us now; the benefits of loving God are often in the future. Pleasure has a narcotic effect; it takes our minds off ourselves and our problems. Love for God reminds us of our needs and our responsiblities. Pleasure cooperates with pride. It makes us feel good when we look good in the eyes of others. Challenge To love God we must lay aside our pride and our accomplishments. Have you chosen to love pleasure, or to love God? How do you know? In your line of importance, where do we find God? I pray that it is at the top of all things. May God bless and protect you all. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.