S - Scripture
Matthew 27 v. 34 They offered him wine to drink, mingled with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it.
O - Observation
Realization of Deception. That's what comes to me on this verse. Jesus, while hanging on the
cross stated that he was thirsty. So they offered him this "special" drink. It was NOT as it appeared. Once Jesus tasted this, he wanted no more. Perhaps, God in his sovereigness let this happen for us to learn from. Some things may look good in our lives (wine) but the reality is its rancid (gall). The definition of Gall is: rancid, bile, bitterness. Nothing in that sounds good to me. Notice, the second Jesus recognized the deception he stopped. Even though he was thirsty.
A - Application
What are the deceptions in my life? Am I drinking the gall with the wine, or am I quitting the drink?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to recognize and avoid the deceptions in my life. Love Will.
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