“Disguise Is Dangerous”
Friday, September 27, 2024Key Verse
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went to the battle.” 2 Chronicles 18:29
Text — 2Chronicles 18:28:30
Message
The Dictionary meaning of disguise is to give oneself a different appearance in order to hide one’s identity. Disguise is a practice that is common among sinners, particularly those who have done a criminal act in order to escape punishment. Satan is the creator of disguise. Do you remember what he did in the Garden of Eden? He approached Eve like a snake to deceive her to disobey God and also made her husband to do so. The action of Satan was the beginning of problem for the human race. From the Garden of Eden till today, Satan still disguises to make people go against God. Disguise is dangerous!
In our Bible passage, the righteous King Jehoshaphat had joined the wicked King Ahab to prepare for war against an enemy nation. The deceitful King Ahab then disguised himself like a common soldier but advised his guest to wear his own royal robe. This he did to escape attack, while putting the life of Jehoshaphat in danger. You may ask why would Ahab do this to someone who had come to render help and support to him? This is the nature of sinners. They are deceitful, cunning and dangerous, and would not mind endangering someone’s life to save theirs.
Believers are to be careful in their association with sinners. The word of God warns us against joining them to avoid staining our garment of righteousness. Beware of sinners’ deceit because they are dangerous!
Further Reading
Joshua 9:3-16
Prayer for today
Lord, please keep me away from any association that can separate me from you.