Several of the teachers at my school use their phones as timers throughout the day. When the students are working independently and hear the familiar, “beep-beep- buhbeep” they know it’s time to move on to something else.
However, a tech-savvy first grader recently put a wrinkle in his teacher’s timer procedure. The creative little guy found the same sound as her phone timer on his school issued iPad, and began to play it at random moments during the day.
The teacher was confused, at first, as she knew time wasn’t up for individual seat work. She went over to check her phone, and realized her timer was still running. That’s when she looked around the room and saw the culprit’s sheepish grin.
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (NIV)
I’m not comparing a seven-year-old to satan–his teacher thought it was comical–but the devil’s trickery is nothing to laugh about. He, and his demon allies, have been substituting forgeries of God’s best for millennia.
So, what’s a child of God to do?
I came across one answer the other day, while visiting a comfortable little nook at our school library. Just above a rolling cart filled with books was a sign that said, “Self Check Out.” Of course, the librarian meant, “Help yourself to these books,” but I was compelled to pause and contemplate my existence.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.
2 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV)
Kind reader, every “beep, beep, buhbeep” we hear may not be from God. May we faithfully and prayerfully listen for His legitimate voice—today and everyday.
Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️ prayers and love.
Davids Daily Dose 
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