Author Darlene J. Conard

Recently, I came across a thought-provoking video that centered around a donkey, people, and a farm. Initially, I was skeptical, assuming it would be an imaginative, fabricated tale. However, as I delved into it; I discovered that it held valuable wisdom and imparted a lesson that resonated with me deeply.

The donkey was tied to a tree but a demon came and untied it. The donkey ran, into the fields, and began destroying the crop. When the farmer’s wife spotted this, she shot and killed the donkey. The donkey’s owner was so upset that he shot the farmer’s wife. When the farmer returned to see his wife dead he stormed off and shot the donkey’s owner. The wife of the owner of the donkey asked her sons to avenge the death of their father and go and burn down the house of the farmer. The boys went late evening and gleefully carried out their mother’s orders assuming that the farmer too would have been burnt alive along with the house. Sadly, for them, that wasn’t the case. When the farmer came back to see the charred remains of the house he promptly went and shot the wife and the two sons of the donkey’s owner. Suddenly struck by remorse the farmer asked the demon, “Why did all those terrible things have to happen?” the demon replied, “I did nothing at all. Oh, except release the donkey. It was all of you, who reacted, overacted, and released the inner devil.” -author unknown-

“Always keep in mind that the influence of the devil has the potential to take advantage of our vulnerabilities, leading us towards harmful intentions and actions. Before responding thoughtlessly or seeking revenge, take a moment to contemplate and opt for a constructive course of action. It is essential to be vigilant, as the subtle influences of the devil can very easily lead us off course.

“Casting 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;” (2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV) 

That’s why we need to walk in the spirit. Don’t be hasty in assumptions.

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