Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were the architects of the 1959 hit Love Potion #9. Originally performed by The Clovers, this song rose to as high as 23 on the U.S. charts before falling back into the capsule of history. Love potion number 9 refers to a spell which falls upon on man who ends up kissing everyone he sees like the modern country song Beer Goggles written by Neal McCoy.
Similar trances exist today, causing anyone who drinks of the world’s ways to gradually fall prey to a spirit of idleness. Two months ago I was hungry for the Word of God, spending 1-2 hours daily reading the Bible and praying. These daily reflections kept me from buying into the schemes of the devil, Ephesians 6:11. However, as March faded away, so did my desire to continue super sizing my faith. Thus, like tumbleweeds in steady Texas winds, I have been performing back flips, rolling ever closer to idle potion #666.
The expression out of sight, out of mind rings true, as the devil uses busyness as a portal into idleness. When you add to this equation distractions and weariness, it only takes a whiff to induce innocent souls toward the devil’s lair. God sends a spiritual wind to snap anyone out of idleness in the form of 1 Thessalonians 5:4-10. Therefore, before you get too comfortable, examine your heart to see who or what you are actually following. Set your mind on obeying 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 or else you might be the next victim of idle potion #666.
by Jay Mankus
