What does being held captive mean? It means to be taken prisoner, OR, to be obliged to listen. So often we, the human race, do not listen well, BUT, we end up being taken prisoner or held captive by many things. Our own thoughts, depression, sexuality, bulemia, non-obedience, death, feelings of acceptance, being a people pleaser, abuse (physical and mental), money or material things.
So often we are not good listeners nor doers. We 'hear' Gods word but do not apply; we read about how the Israelites went in and out of favor of the most high God, yet they continued this path. We do as well.
What ever is holding you captive is not letting you enjoy the fruits of God's love. You have to CAST IT AT THE FEET OF JESUS and then, AND THEN LEAVE IT ALONE!
If you give it to God, then give it - don't be as they used to call us in my childhood "an indian giver", meaning give and take back.
Satan knows your weakness and will pursue it. Words of the Bible to ponder: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; (5) asting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ' (6) And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled."
Thank you for reading. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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