The fact of the matter is, we often need a comforter; One that can help us through the tough times and make us feel better.  All three of the signs above promise comfort but instead delivery slavery.  I don’t speak this as a judgemental outsider, but as one who has been under control of a slave master.  

Slaves are not free, not just physically, but also spiritually, mentally, emotionally and financially.  A slave master will stop at nothing to make sure you remain in bondage and will pull out all the dirty tricks to keep you there.  He will deceive you into thinking these thoughts:

     “You are worthless”

     “You’re alone”

     “You have no purpose”

     “You’re unloved and unlovable”

These are all lies.  The word of God tells us:

That if God cares for the sparrow, how much more valuable are we?  

He sent us one and only Son to die for us.  Does that not communicate immense value.   

When Jesus gives the Great Commission, he is giving us purpose and promises that we will never be alone.  

Again God demonstrated His love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ dies for us(Romans 5:8).  His love for us has never been dependent on our performance. 

So as you choose your comforter and master choose wisely.  For not all masters care like our Heavenly Father.  Choose Him and you choose life. Choose other comforters and you choose to invite death into every corner of your life

Reflections

Where are you most likely to choose a comforter and master other then God?

Have you really been satisfied, or is it leaving you even less comforted?

Turn from these comforters and confess to your Father in heaven that you have Chosen another over Him. He will hear your cry and reestablish your feet on solid ground

Prayer

Father, we have forgotten You and Your power to comfort and save.  Empower us to repent.  Remind us of Your truth and let us not be deceived.  For you alone can rescue, You alone can save.  You are our rock and comforter, let our eyes be fixed and content in Your provision of Christ. By His name, we pray. Amen!