Taking Advantage

Taking Advantage

2 Corinthians 2:11 KJV  Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

I think all of us have had people take advantage of us at one time or another.  Sometimes we let others take advantage.  We believe people we know and love wouldn’t possibly hurt us in anyway.

Many times, we have been deceived by people we think have our best interest at heart, but we find out they were only thinking of themselves.

I am sure banks have heard many stories of why someone hasn’t paid back the money on a loan.

Christ has given so much to us, not just a loan, but for keeps.  His Love, Grace, Salvation, and eternal life with Him.  In return, He only asks to be obeyed and for us to serve Him.  Sometimes we use GOD as a bank.  We go to Him asking for healing, counseling, love, or a shoulder to cry on, and He gives it.  Then Satan comes along and whispers to us, “You are fine now.  You can do things on your own.”  The scriptures tell us how the devil deceived the children of GOD.  Eve, for one, took advantage of GOD and His goodness.  She had been warned of the consequences of disobedience.  How many times have we disregarded God's warnings about sinning, but we buy into the world’s view of GOD?  He is an ATM Machine.  Go to Him, get what we want, and there will be more when we need it.  After all, we have the card and the knowledge to just help ourselves.  Do we ever think of what it took to be free to ask GOD for help?  He gave HIS life and HIS blood to have what we need when we need it.  Taking advantage of someone else to serve ourselves is a one-sided relationship.  When Satan comes to you and tells you you don’t need GOD and he can give you what you need, tell him he doesn’t have your password to rob you of all GOD has available for you.  That password is Love, and satan doesn’t have any idea what the word means.  Don’t be deceived, trust in GOD and know He only has good things for you and would never take advantage of you.  You have His word on it.  It is even in writing – written in blood!

Written By: Linda Tatman