“So
you shall dwell with us.” Genesis 34:10
The book of Hebrews makes it quite
clear that in this world we have no enduring city. Too often we forget that
truth and expect us and ours to last forever. Satan also wants us to think in the
wrong way about this world. He tempts us with the lust of the flesh, the lust
of the eyes, and the pride of life; all things that are fixed here on earth and
are temporary at best.
The people of Canaan offered just
such a relationship to the sons of Jacob. Dwell here with us, they urged, and we
can all be one big happy family. But the Canaanites had nothing to offer. God
had already promised their land to Jacob’s descendants. They couldn’t give what
God had already given. Satan always offers what he doesn’t have the ability to
produce. God’s promises alone are sure. As believers we need to keep our focus
on the certainties of God and not be tricked by the failed promises of men.
Dear Father, Help me keep my focus
on eternal promises and not Satan’s empty ones. Amen.
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