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THE SURROGATE JOURNEY: BIRTHING PURPOSE THROUGH OTHERS.  PART 3: THE WEIGHT OF THE WOMB — WHEN CARRYING GETS COMPLICATED Genesis 16:5–6 Then Sarai said to Abram, ‘You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my servant in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me.’ Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.” (NIV) 🔁 Quick Recap: In Part 2 , we met Hagar, the Egyptian servant chosen by Sarai to carry her child. Though not her dream, not her plan, and not her baby—she became the carrier of a promise she didn’t initiate. We learned how sometimes we are called to be the “other woman” in someone else’s destiny story—carrying, serving, interceding, and pushing someone else’s dream forward. 🤰 The Blessing that Brought Bitterness Hagar became pregnant. She was carrying the long-awaited seed. She should have been celebrated. But instead… she was mistreated. The one who chose her now chased her. The one who needed her now neglected her. The woman...
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THE DOWNFALL OF JUDAH – A KINGDOM BESIEGED BY SIN PART 5: SIN’S DEVASTATION – FROM SIEGE TO SLAVERY

THE DOWNFALL OF JUDAH – A KINGDOM BESIEGED BY SIN
PART 5: SIN’S DEVASTATION – FROM SIEGE TO SLAVERY


2 Kings 24:1–20

“Jehoiakim turned against Babylon, but because Judah kept sinning, God allowed foreign armies to attack. One by one, the walls of protection fell. Even the king and the treasures of God’s temple were taken. Judah’s refusal to turn from sin led to its captivity and shame.”


RECAP of part 4

Previously in Part 4, we reflected on how sin strips us of our spiritual treasures—peace, gifts, joy, and purpose—just as Nebuchadnezzar plundered the temple treasures. Now, we take a step further and witness what happens after the looting: devastation and captivity. The enemy doesn’t stop at stealing; he comes to shatter and enslave.



Part 5: Sin’s Devastation – From Siege to Slavery

The fall of Jerusalem under Babylon’s siege wasn’t just about the loss of gold—it was the collapse of identity, dignity, and destiny. 2 Kings 24 recounts a city stripped, a people deported, and leaders enslaved. It mirrors what sin does when left unchecked—it escalates from temptation to total destruction.


Spiritually: Sin separates us from the presence of God and silences our spiritual sensitivity.


Emotionally: It replaces peace with torment, confidence with shame.


Socially: It can destroy families, friendships, and reputations.


Physically: Addiction, stress, and disobedience to God’s principles can affect our health.


Academically/Intellectually: It clouds our thinking, kills discipline, and sabotages our progress.


Jesus’ words in John 10:10 paint this clearly:

"The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy…”

That’s the enemy’s threefold strategy:

Steal your peace. Kill your purpose. Destroy your destiny.


But Romans 6:23 reminds us of God’s escape route:

“The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”


Devastation Has a Doorway

Sin’s destruction often begins subtly: a neglected prayer life, a bitter thought left unchecked, a compromise in secret. Over time, these cracks become open gates for spiritual ruin.

But here’s hope: Jesus doesn’t just forgive sin—He reverses its damage. He rebuilds broken walls, restores lost time (Joel 2:25), and revives what seemed dead.



REFLECTION:

What area of your life is showing signs of “siege”—slowly deteriorating due to sin, disobedience, or negligence? What choices led there, and what truth from God's Word can bring restoration?




Identify one area—spiritual, academic, emotional, social, or physical—where you feel devastated or distant from God’s design.

Write a prayer or action plan this week to begin rebuilding that area. Consider talking to a trusted mentor or accountability partner.



PRAYER:

Lord, deliver me from the devastation of sin. Help me to see where the enemy has taken ground and teach me how to rebuild with Your help. Restore what has been lost, redeem what was damaged, and renew my walk with You. I choose life, not death; freedom, not captivity. Amen.



Next Chapter:

Part 6 – THE CAPTIVITY AS A RESULT OF SIN



📌Let’s Talk:

Can sin really affect our education, health, and relationships as much as our spirit? Why is it important to treat every area of life—body, mind, and soul—as part of our temple?


Share your thoughts, testimonies, or questions—we grow better together.

Thank you!






Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson

(EL-PJ God’s Penman)



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  1. Esi23 May 2025 at 07:56

    We must always stay alert to small compromises, they open doors to greater ruin

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