Numbers 25:1, “While Israel lived in Shittim, the people began to whore with the daughters of Moab.”
This post will be harsh, towards me. I have gotten comfortable. Not just where I live but also in my walk with the Father.
The Israelites were only miles away from the Promised Land given to them by God. Close enough they could smell the milk and honey. Yet we read they chose to abide in the plains just outside of the city of Shittim. And who dwelt inside the city? None other than the Moabites (descendants of Lot). The Bible says they began to commit sexual immorality with the Moabite daughters. How did this start? They abode. They got comfortable in the wilderness. Their guard was let down just long enough to allow a pretty Moabite female to step in and lead them astray.
I’m learning that although God has pulled me out of homosexuality that the temptation to be immoral will never fully go away. No matter where I go as a son of God the devil will always have a son, or daughter, right there to tempt me. This time the Father has opened my eyes to this trick of the Adversary and has showed me my acquired liking for a “Moabite” son. Right now, he only comes to me in night fantasies. The Holy Spirit wakes me up to stop the dream. It’s as if I am on the fringe but still too close in the plain.
It’s time to run away from this temptation for two reasons; #1: it could cost me God’s will for my life, and #2: see number one. Imagination is really strong and can lead me astray quicker than the actual fornication. The only way I am able to resist is with the Father’s help. He has promised he will be there, even when I am uncomfortable, dreams included.
Grace and peace, James
*Scripture from ESV, Crossway Publishing, 2001