06.29.09

The World

Last week we looked at how the Devil wants to trick you into wasting your life.  As part of his plan to do that he has created a way of thinking and viewing the world around us, a perspective on life.  The Bible refers to this system as “the World”.

1 John 2:15-16 NASB
“Do not love the world nor the things in the world, if anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.”

In attacking surfers, the Devil capitalizes on three of our weaknesses by using this “World system”.  The first is the “lust of the flesh”.  Hedonism, the natural cravings of man, in other words – if it feels good do it.  As a surfer this sounds strangely familiar.  The Devil wants you to spend your life chasing waves and believing that ultimately surfing will fulfill you.  I have one question that challenges that idea – have you ever had a wave so good that you were so deeply satisfied that you didn’t need to ever surf again?

Doing what we enjoy, whether surfing, sex, drugs or helping old ladies across the street will not ultimately fulfill.  We were not first and foremost made for that.  We were created to know God, to live in friendship with Him and only through Jesus is that possible.  What are you investing your life into?  Having fun or loving God?

Who do you surf for?