The Watered Soul

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Web-Free Building

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The wicked build houses as fragile as a spider’s web, as flimsy as a shelter made of branches. Job 27:18 (NLT)

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Now who would ever think of building a house with something as flimsy as a spider’s web? I dare to say that no one would, if they were able to see that the material was just a web. But Satan is so crafty in leading us to believe that seeking fame and fortune is the way to build our lives. He spins the web of lies that say if we just had more, more, more everything would be just right.

Can what you’ve chosen to build your life upon weather the storms life brings? Anything built without a proper foundation will eventually fall.

Fill your cup with more of the Word this Wednesday at Internet Cafe Devotions.

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Comments

  1. Profound, Wanda.
    Only ONE foundation will weather the storms of life. ONLY the Rock of our salvation – our Almighty God!

    Great verse from Job, too – perfect!

    GOD BLESS!

  2. Excellent WFW Wanda! I love it! So, so true… anything other than the foundation of Jesus Christ, is sheer vanity, no matter how opulent it looks.

    Funny, I was considering using a spiders web for todays WFW, but didn't quite know what to say about it lol! But you certainly nailed it… well done!

  3. WOW, Wanda. Never noticed that verse before – and SUCH a great reminder to all of us! Thanks sweetie, and Happy WFW!

  6. Hi Wanda,

    When I saw the title of your post, my thoughts immediately focused on Internet web design; probably because I was researching web design software products this morning.

    When I came to your blog and saw the picture, I smiled and thought, Oh, the other web.

    This scripture in Job is a vivid reminder of the need to trust in God and not in things. I recall that Jesus shared a warning about the kind of foundation one builds a house upon (Matthew 7:24-27).

    The lesson I gather from your post is that while Satan spin lies, we must be wise and discerning that the pursuit of material fame and fortune will not provide the security my life so desperately seeks.

    This is a good devotional thought for the day.

    Blessings and peace.

    MTJ

  7. Oh, Wanda…such truth. Even in the natural, getting caught in a Spider's web is not a pleasant experience. I think we often forget why satan is in business.

  8. Wanda,
    You've done it again! I'm going to be taking this and incorporating it into a "fall" devo for my girls…you know it's so true that the webs entangle us if we aren't continually aware of them. They are so fragile, we can destroy them easily but they lurk in corners….

    So much to think and pray on here!

    love it!! Thank you for the blessing!

    lori

  11. Very true – terrific food for thought. And praise God for the sure foundation – Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord! 🙂

  12. Blessings Wanda… I guess only a spider and the victims that crawl into the web would build a house this flimsy. But look at the intricacies of the work in the plan to capture, to draw us in… just like the lies of the world. Very powerful and vivid! How true the value of a proper foundation before we try to build. The pieces or places that fall around us are evident that we were not building with Him at the center and base; He is our Rock, our sure foundation!
    I'm so thankful and give Jesus praise as my Rock, and the proper foundation I need to make it through life and my walk. Thanks!

    EnJOY WFW! Steer clear of the webs!

    Peace,
    Peggy

  14. Very good! & so true!

    Thank you for stopping by, & thank you also for the compliment on my header! My husband made it! 🙂

  15. Oh how true! I was just discussing this yesterday in my class yesterday with the teens I teach on Tuesdays. I realized it was a reminder I needed as well. Thanks for stepping on my toes! Happy WFW!

  16. Isn't that the truth. Satan is crafty, and he's so good at making us believe his way is what we want. Spider webs are all he's spinning.

  17. Great words…but anything built upon the right foundation is icing on the cake. What comes to mind is Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."

    If the heart has the order right, placing the intangible and eternal above the tangible and temporary, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the temporary, as long as it doesn't become first in our heart. We must seek Him continuously for our hearts are deceptive. My cue is the fruit of the Spirit–do I have peace and love and joy in my midst.

    Have a lovely Wednesday sis.

  18. A wonderful read Wanda, a bit later than usual but better late than never,

    Thanks for the visit I do appreciate it,

    Yvonne.

  19. Great WFW, Wanda. I'm reminded of Psalm 127:1 – unless the Lord builds the house those who build it labor in vain. Building any other way is indeed foolish.

    Blessings,
    Joan

  20. Hi Wanda! Thanks for stopping by my blog today 🙂

    That's a great verse, and a very good reminder to keep our priorities straight. Satan is very crafty indeed and we often get trapped in his web of lies. Thanks for sharing!

  25. so true, amazing how our roots, foundation still affect so many decisions today and shaped who we are. The blueprints of our souls
    are constantly being shaped!~

  27. a web of lies….this is so true what you said..and that web of lies can grow so hugh without a person even knowing it's lies.Good lesson