Friendly captivity

The world today is luring us with more and more pleasures at our fingertips. As we continue to indulge in its pleasures, we could be taken into friendly captivity.

How do we combat the lusts of the world controlling us….. Facebook, Twitter, Starbucks, Amazon, fast food, new cars, new homes, the latest clothes and gadgets.

We are obviously in a war. A war that is pulling us deeper to turn to things that bring simplicity and pleasure. Is this bad? After all, doesn’t the Lord want us to live the abundant life? Yes, God does want you to live the abundant life, but not void of Him. The abundant life of the world cries. “I am and there is no else besides me.” Isaiah 47:8-10

Daniel went into friendly captivity. How did Daniel survive the comfort and pull of “the good life?.” He remained humble, he gave God the glory.

“Daniel answered and said:

Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
For wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.

I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, And have now made known to me what we asked of You, For You have made known to us the king’s demand.” Daniel 2:20-23