Imagine taking a nice shower, putting on a lovely fragrance followed by exquisite clothing and then going outside and jumping straight into a puddle of mud.

That is senseless right? However, taking this example to the spiritual side, you’ll find that it’s more common than you think.

Many have received the opportunity for a clean life – a life with Jesus, filled with peace and away from the ‘mud’ of this world, but so many have allowed that same mud to lure them back. Unfortunately, many don’t know what a dangerous game they are playing.

“For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.” II Peter 2:20

This is not an accusation but a warning. Look at how God cares for us. Perhaps you can relate. You’ve returned to the mud over and over again and may even feel stuck there. Don’t give up, don’t give in. Stand up and fight for your new life with Jesus. He wants to clean you up and help you to start over.

Will you accept His extended hand or will you allow the mud to keep you stuck in a life that you don’t want?

May the God of the Bible bless you!

Bishop Bira Joshua