Deception entails the subversion of our perception. It’s quite fascinating watching a performance by a professional magician.
The resolve that looking closely enough this time around will help you catch the trick gives way to a confused sense of befuddlement and delight.
The magician follows certain actions or words, which tend to be repetitive, with the appearance or disappearance of an object. You still have no explanation for what just happened, but you remain convinced that the magician did not violate the laws of physics.
The goal of a magician is to achieve deception by exploiting the gaps in our cognition. As Christians, it’s important to strive to resist the subversion of our perception. Both in exultation and in tribulation, a fitting perception involves having one’s sight fixed on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrew 12:2).
Perception requires both understanding and wisdom. A fitting perception is an understanding that God’s love for us is unconditional. Neither prosperity nor sorrow should be taken as a sign of his love. For he has made everything beautiful in his time (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
As people striving towards perfection in Christ, we’re constantly in a state of flux; let’s continue aligning and of realigning our spiritual and moral perceptions to match the scripture. The good news is that Christ has equipped us to cultivate the fitting perception in our spiritual journey.
Paul in Romans 10 encourages us to strive for righteousness. Righteousness is an active process that involves both faith and work. To be righteous is to be adjudged to be leading a life that is pleasing to God. In his letter to the Corinthians, he also admonishes us to love (1 Corinthians 1:13).
A heart that strives for love and righteousness is a heart that is well prepared for the deceptions of evil. The Lord bless you, in Jesus Name. AMEN.
You will have good success this 2019.
Remain blessed
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