Do we want to get a piggyback ride from the author of truth, Jesus Christ, or shall we continue carelessly getting piggybacked around by the father of lies, Satan?
My neighbour loves to jump on the backs of brazen liars.
Neighbour with a free will, Jesus is holy God and He is the best of all at giving piggyback rides. His is the only relaxing rollercoaster ride that is totally safe and satisfying.
I am student of blessed Jesus Christ, mankind's burden bearer. He delights in teaching us the rudiments of love and laughter.
Fellow neighbour, my name is Gary Gabriel and I am a recovering addict of moral apathy.
Just like many of my readers I used to somewhat enjoy getting piggyback rides from Satan, until I discovered they were sapping my enthusiasm for honest living.
Miraculously, after years of hard toil, God Triune freed me from wearing Satan's burdensome and life-wearying blindfold called moral apathy.
Today, in celebration of this fact, you will find me running around in cyberspace, looking much like any red-faced runner, promoting righteousness.
Enthusiastic friends of jogging on the spot and getting a piggyback ride: it's time for all serious students of God's holy, healing Word to desire to jog and be piggybacked a lot differently.
Our destination this year, in 2005, will not be self's home but God Almighty's home where Jesus' abundant joy sings forth loudly and clearly.
Jesus said in John 10: 7, 9
Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
I am the door: by me if any man (woman or child) enter in, he shall be saved...
Jesus Christ teaches us that our adversary is Satan.
We know through studying 1 Peter 5: 9 that Satan is a devourer.
His intention is to devour and destroy us.
Lovers of Truth let us resist his future offers of a piggyback ride.
Cherished neighbour, do not even be tempted to go anywhere near scratching Satan's back; for there is no value to you in getting bucked off and banging your head against the rebellious heart of the father of lies.
In John 8:44, honest Jesus Christ, informs us that Satan is a murderer from the beginning and that there is no truth in him.
Ladies and gentlemen, Satan speaks only lies.
Revelation 12: 7-8 states:
And there was a war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon (Satan); and Satan fought and his angels,
And prevailed not; neither was there place for them in heaven.
Lovers of the commandments of God and those who have the testimony of Jesus Christ, we must resist rebellious Satan with the full armour of God; for he is making war against us as stated in Rev 13: 17.
Let no one say in their heart I do not buy what you are saying or that you are talking a load of nonsense; for it is time for young and old to hop on one leg, like an elated five year old child and celebrate proudly, with a delightful smile, the beautiful, pure character of Jesus Christ.
It is time to demonstrate how much we treasure His unique wisdom by proclaiming the Gospel of Christ. Let us start today; for society needs to become more desirous to use their spiritual eyes.
Burdened, blindfolded neighbour, Jesus Christ is not unmoved over the wellbeing of your spiritual condition.
Adventurers for truth will soon discover that new and exciting opportunities await them in Christ Jesus, and that it is profoundly peaceful and purifying where Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace is.
Saviour supreme in love, we long mighty God for You to sprinkle sincerity and sensitivity on our soul; so that we can start singing our way sensibly through Your Holy Scriptures.
Piggyback riding neighbour, Satan is the door to disappointment, depression, depravity and destruction.
Reject Satan's word which is lying and covetous. Do not follow his teaching which says it is alright to exalt technology ahead of the teaching of Jesus Christ.
And challenge your wandering, blindfolded eyes when they sniff through Satan's autobiography!
Choose instead to take a piggyback ride to the eternal Word of God; for Jesus Christ's word is a lamp unto our feet.
Lovers of clean living, as you venture forth today, desire to discipline yourself by not accepting a piggyback ride from any pastor of impurity, even if he or she promises to lift your burdens.
Accept instead the risen Jesus Christ's offer of a piggyback ride back to the first line of the Lord's Prayer.
Fellow students, Jesus Christ is continuously saying, desire in your heart to jump onboard His ark of salvation.
Fellow students, as we snub Satan's overtures by turning daily from evil inch by inch our ability to jump in our heart joyously for holiness will increase.
Loving, Lord Jesus help us to trust You more; so that we find ourselves heading, without any more daft detours, to Your gracious, exciting door which offers dignity and delight aplenty. Amen.