Flee

# 181 - Today's Du-votional comes from: 1Sa 14:11,12a, “So both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines. And the Philistines said, "Look, the Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden." 12 Then the men of the garrison called to Jonathan and his armorbearer, and said, "Come up to us, and we will show you something." (1 Sam 14:11,12a) The moment of truth has arrived and Jonathan and his armor-bearer step out into the open in plain sight of the enemy. This garrison was something like an outpost, a small band of men charged with keeping watch and defending the perimeter. They weren't exactly shaking in their boots at the sight of Jonathan and his armor-bearer. They viewed them like we might view a mole coming out of a hole in the ground. Then they extend their invitation to Jonathan and his armor bearer to come to them and they will “show them something.” Sounds like an innocent request, but hold on a minute. These Philistines represent the devil, the world, and our flesh, and this invitation is the age old invitation to trouble. Young people, beware of strangers who offer you a ride because they “want to show you something.” Flee from them and tell your mom or dad immediately. Beware of peers who have discovered pornography and want to share it with you, they too want to “show you something.” Flee from them! Beware of those who want to “show you” your first taste of alcohol, or marijuana, or nicotine. Flee from them. Don't you see, this is one of the devils oldest tricks. He wanted to “show Eve something,” and so he beguiled her to come to the tree of forbidden fruit, and sin and all its nasty effects entered the world. All these things I have mentioned, bring their nasty effects into your life, and God's strategy is to flee. Paul reminds young Timothy to “flee youthful lusts,” Flee from that youthful tendency that is willing to try what the world is offering, rather “submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Make up your mind now, before the temptation comes. Say no to the world and yes to God.