Forgetfulness

I am simply amazed at who quickly I forget things. I forget that we live in a world that is broken and full of pain. I forget that I have an enemy that seeks to "steal, kill and destroy" me and my family. Things seem to be going well in life and I simply forget that the context of this life is war. The time is coming when the lion will lay down with the lamb, but for now we are still behind enemy lines. Our enemy the Devil, is still on the lose seeking to destroy they work of God in our lives. Do I live like this? No! Instead of being on my guard, staying close to Jesus and being ready to fight I lay down my armor and act like I am on a Sunday picnic. Then I act surprised when things begin to happen and life seems all out of whack. For three weeks I have struggled to write, to hear from God. It took me till today to remember the context of our lives. Of course I have not heard God speak, I have not been listening intently to Him. I have just been walking along acting like the world is great and I have no enemy. It is so easy to forget that the attacks of the enemy are not always open and obvious. He is a very crafty foe, he has been doing this for a long time. I am so thankful that God is merciful and patient with me. So my thought for each of you is to be on your guard, stay close to Jesus and be ready. Take a look at your life right now. What's going on right now. Are things hectic and busy, or has it settled into a comfortable routine. We must daily pick up our swords and put on our armor for our enemy never rests. A warning from one who had forgotten