Zechariah 10:2
For the idols (drugs and alcohol) speak delusion.
The diviners (dealers) envision lies, and tell false dreams (make promises they cannot keep)
They comfort in vain (the high is temporary and truly does not bring comfort)
Therefore the people (those who use) wend their way like sheep.
They are in trouble because there is no shepherd.
Since this blog deals with addiction and addictive behavior, I point people to scripture that falls in the category of a life outside of Christ. A life not lived for the fullness and glory of God, but rather to the idol of selfishness and self centeredness.
The entire scope of existence through drugs and alcohol is a lie perpetrated on a people who cannot discern truth. That is why the truth needs to be spoken to them. lived out in front of them, and not watered down or held back.
You and I were created to be more than a dumping ground for darkness. I know that some of you may find this hard to believe, but we were created in the image of God Himself. In fact, I like the way Pastor Rod Hembree views this idea...He says that "We are image bearers of God." The problem is that we also were born with a sin/nature. A drive that is controlled by sin in our hearts. You see, sin isn't the deed you do, it is what is deep inside that causes us to do it. You may be thinking, "But I'm really not that bad...I haven't killed anyone...I haven't stolen anything". Like I said, it isn't the deed.....it the condition of the heart. Addiction has rode the sin nature to the point that we either turn to God, or we die in darkness, separated from God, and the relationship He desires to have with each of us.
Zechariah 10:12 reads: "So I will strengthen them in the Lord, and they shall walk up and down in His name," Says the Lord. Isn't that the heart of recovery? A Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. To a life that is truly lived and not merely an existence. The answer is YES!!! Notice where the strength to daily work and walk in this world comes from. God says, "I will strengthen them." Them who? Those who give themselves to Christ. Focusing their will to only do His will. II Chronicles 16:9 - The eyes of the Lord roam to and fro over the earth, seeking out those whose hearts are committed to Him, that He may strengthen them.
May you find that Power today!
God on you....
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