WHATEVER OVERCOMES

2 Peter 2:19 (ESV) ... For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. 
    Recently a man stated he could not stop the sin in his life, it had a death grip on him and would not let him go. How sad, we are slaves to what we have given control of our lives to. Why, I am so glad you asked?
    Sin is far reaching, it slides into our lives very easily, finds its way into the person, infects both body and spirit, eventually taking control of the very soul of man.
    I saw a documentary recently of a larvae living in a human, laid in the victim by a fly, the creature lived off the host and grew to several inches in length, it required air, so an infected hole in the skin was its home. Like the larvae, sin keeps rising for more room, creating more infection as it consumes us. Disgusting, yes, but the very picture of serving self and its consequences.
    Jesus, says to all, "Whoever commits sin is a slave of sin," John 8:34 (NKJV), we are bound, to what we give first place, in our lives. Like a short chain on a prisoners legs, he must shuffle to walk, so is sin to the one shackled to it. Is there a way out, yes, Jesus also says in, John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed, I like that don't you? If we will put all our trust in the King of Glory, He alone will set us free.
    Does sin have a grip on you, rejoice, God will set you free, just tell Him you recognize the problem, its sin, ask Him to forgive you. Tell Him you know Jesus died with all your sin, to set you free, and ask Him to come into your life. Want to be free and never enslaved again, trust Jesus.
Heavenly Father, You are the reason we live, You alone can keep us safe, and it is through Your Son that we receive eternal life. Let our desires be for You in all things we do, let us hunger and thirst for righteousness. Amen