BBD 10.11.16 Caught (Classic)

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Classic from 2009

Burning Bush Devotional

11 October 2016

Caught

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He ponders all
his paths. His own iniquities entrap the wicked man, and he is caught in the
cords of his sin. - Proverbs 3:21-22 NKJV.

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass (caught in a
sin - NIV), you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness,
considering yourself lest you also be tempted. - Galatians 6:1 NKJV.

Victor Harris stopped at a 7-Eleven convenience store, so he could put some
fuel additive into his vehicle. As he was pouring the additive into the tank, a
paper lid fell off, and into the tank. Victor tried to use his index finger to
reach the lid; at least he tried until his finger became stuck. His finger was
caught, and he could not get it out. This happened at about 5:00 a.m. and by
seven or eight o’clock Victor said his hand began to get numb, and he started
to become a little nervous about the situation. The Fire Department was finally
called, and after about four hours they were able to cut out a section of the
fuel pipe. Victor was taken to a nearby hospital where they were able to remove
his finger, and he received a couple of stitches. It was even a little more
embarrassing for Victor, because he is an employee at the hospital.

It is unlikely that Victor Harris will ever experience a similar incident in
his life again. Why? Because, he learned a lesson about sticking his hand and
finger into a place like that. It would be great if we could learn all of
life’s lessons so well that we would never repeat our mistakes. Sin, however,
is a mistake that all too often we keep repeating over and over. Why? Because
we are caught by sin just as surely as Victor’s finger was caught in the fuel
pipe.

Sin is a hunter which catches its prey. Sin catches us. We become “caught in the cords” of sin. Our
“iniquities entrap” us, and although we may think of a sin as a single
event; once we have sinned, we are caught, entrapped. As a result, we sin again
and again. Those who have battled an addiction understand this, because even
when they want to stop it is very difficult to do so. However, it is the same
for other sins. You tell a lie, and the next lie is easier, and sometimes
because of the lie you first told you have to tell additional lies to cover up
that first lie. You steal, and then you steal some more. You become caught by
your sin.

The very best thing that we can do is to avoid being caught by sin in the first
place. However, after sin has caught you - what do you do? How do you escape
the trap of sin? You cannot escape on your own. It is a spiritual trap, and
requires a supernatural solution. Jesus is the solution. The apostle Paul says,
“I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).” Jesus has
what you need to escape from the trap of sin. First, you need forgiveness, and
Jesus is the One who can give you the forgiveness that you need (1 John 1:9). Then, you need the resources, the
empowerment to keep you free, and Jesus has those resources. Put on the armor
of God (Ephesians 6:10-11), read and study the Word of God (Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17), and be
faithful in attending church (Hebrews
10:24-25).

Jesus has what you need to avoid the trap of sin, and if you are caught in sin;
Jesus has what you need to escape and remain free from sin.

We have been away from home for
little vacation, and to visit my sister who is still in hospital and very ill.

Copyright © 2009-2016. Ed
Wrather. The Burning Bush website has been online since January 31, 1998. On
June 8, 1998 the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent.
Ed Wrather began writing devotionals in the early 1990s. The distribution of those
first devotionals was primarily through the Burning Bush Newsletter sent to
prison facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Visit the
Burning Bush websites:

www.theburningbush.net

www.theburningbush.org

The Burning Bush websites are celebrating
18 years online since January 31, 1998. Since June 8, 1998 the Burning Bush
Devotional has been spreading the truth of God's Word to more than 14,000
subscribers across the world.

The Addictions Kit - Biblical Help for Addictions by Ed Wrather is now
available for download from Amazon. The Addictions Kit provides practical Biblical steps to defeat
your addiction that actually work.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VIYLNLM

The New Pastor's Training Manual is available for download on Amazon. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ8UTGS If you prefer a paper copy of the book you can order it from
the Burning Bush website at http://bit.ly/1uXDBnk

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Check out the Scripture Index being constructed for the
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Prayer
Requests:
Please continue to pray for healing for Michelle Abetz,
Shane Hall, Brad, Damon D. & wife, Reta (my sister – she is currently in
hospital very ill), Beverly (Jeanie’s sister), Lexi McCalip and Jeanie.

Please pray for an end to the
racial hatred in the USA and that it will be replaced with peace and love. Many
prayer needs are posted at the Burning Bush website on the Prayer Request page.
You can also post your prayer requests there (Of course, I am always in need of prayer - please pray for me. My
prayer focus is now that God will give me opportunities to preach. As the
apostle Paul says, “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”).

You can contact Ed Wrather at edwrather@yahoo.com or
theburningbushdevotional@gmail.com View LinkedIn profile with
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Classic from 2009

Burning Bush Devotional

11 October 2016

Caught

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He ponders all
his paths. His own iniquities entrap the wicked man, and he is caught in the
cords of his sin. - Proverbs 3:21-22 NKJV.

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass (caught in a
sin - NIV), you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness,
considering yourself lest you also be tempted. - Galatians 6:1 NKJV.

Victor Harris stopped at a 7-Eleven convenience store, so he could put some
fuel additive into his vehicle. As he was pouring the additive into the tank, a
paper lid fell off, and into the tank. Victor tried to use his index finger to
reach the lid; at least he tried until his finger became stuck. His finger was
caught, and he could not get it out. This happened at about 5:00 a.m. and by
seven or eight o’clock Victor said his hand began to get numb, and he started
to become a little nervous about the situation. The Fire Department was finally
called, and after about four hours they were able to cut out a section of the
fuel pipe. Victor was taken to a nearby hospital where they were able to remove
his finger, and he received a couple of stitches. It was even a little more
embarrassing for Victor, because he is an employee at the hospital.

It is unlikely that Victor Harris will ever experience a similar incident in
his life again. Why? Because, he learned a lesson about sticking his hand and
finger into a place like that. It would be great if we could learn all of
life’s lessons so well that we would never repeat our mistakes. Sin, however,
is a mistake that all too often we keep repeating over and over. Why? Because
we are caught by sin just as surely as Victor’s finger was caught in the fuel
pipe.

Sin is a hunter which catches its prey. Sin catches us. We become “caught in the cords” of sin. Our
“iniquities entrap” us, and although we may think of a sin as a single
event; once we have sinned, we are caught, entrapped. As a result, we sin again
and again. Those who have battled an addiction understand this, because even
when they want to stop it is very difficult to do so. However, it is the same
for other sins. You tell a lie, and the next lie is easier, and sometimes
because of the lie you first told you have to tell additional lies to cover up
that first lie. You steal, and then you steal some more. You become caught by
your sin.

The very best thing that we can do is to avoid being caught by sin in the first
place. However, after sin has caught you - what do you do? How do you escape
the trap of sin? You cannot escape on your own. It is a spiritual trap, and
requires a supernatural solution. Jesus is the solution. The apostle Paul says,
“I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).” Jesus has
what you need to escape from the trap of sin. First, you need forgiveness, and
Jesus is the One who can give you the forgiveness that you need (1 John 1:9). Then, you need the resources, the
empowerment to keep you free, and Jesus has those resources. Put on the armor
of God (Ephesians 6:10-11), read and study the Word of God (Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17), and be
faithful in attending church (Hebrews
10:24-25).

Jesus has what you need to avoid the trap of sin, and if you are caught in sin;
Jesus has what you need to escape and remain free from sin.

We have been away from home for
little vacation, and to visit my sister who is still in hospital and very ill.

Copyright © 2009-2016. Ed
Wrather. The Burning Bush website has been online since January 31, 1998. On
June 8, 1998 the email version of the Burning Bush Devotional was first sent.
Ed Wrather began writing devotionals in the early 1990s. The distribution of those
first devotionals was primarily through the Burning Bush Newsletter sent to
prison facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Visit the
Burning Bush websites:

http://www.theburningbush.net

http://www.theburningbush.org

The Burning Bush websites are celebrating
18 years online since January 31, 1998. Since June 8, 1998 the Burning Bush
Devotional has been spreading the truth of God's Word to more than 14,000
subscribers across the world.

The Addictions Kit - Biblical Help for Addictions by Ed Wrather is now
available for download from Amazon. The Addictions Kit provides practical Biblical steps to defeat
your addiction that actually work.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VIYLNLM

The New Pastor's Training Manual is available for download on Amazon. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PJ8UTGS If you prefer a paper copy of the book you can order it from
the Burning Bush website at http://bit.ly/1uXDBnk

You can leave comments/feedback
about the devotionals at http://www.theburningbush.net.

There is a translation tool on
theburningbush.net website in the top right hand corner of all of the pages.

Check out the Scripture Index being constructed for the
Devotionals at the Burning Bush website. The Links are in about the middle of
the home page. Topics for each devotional are now being added to the Index.

Prayer
Requests:
Please continue to pray for healing for Michelle Abetz,
Shane Hall, Brad, Damon D. & wife, Reta (my sister – she is currently in
hospital very ill), Beverly (Jeanie’s sister), Lexi McCalip and Jeanie.

Please pray for an end to the
racial hatred in the USA and that it will be replaced with peace and love. Many
prayer needs are posted at the Burning Bush website on the Prayer Request page.
You can also post your prayer requests there (Of course, I am always in need of prayer - please pray for me. My
prayer focus is now that God will give me opportunities to preach. As the
apostle Paul says, “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”).

You can contact Ed Wrather at edwrather@yahoo.com or
theburningbushdevotional@gmail.com View LinkedIn profile with
endorsements at http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=92988105

If you enjoy the devotional
please recommend it to your friends. They may subscribe by sending a blank
email to burningbushdevo-join@welovegod.org

There is a complete devotional
archive at the old Burning Bush website. Here is the URL: http://www.theburningbush.org/DevotionalArchive.html.

Devotion vs Devotional: We do our
devotions, we read devotionals.

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