Devotion:
Read Luke 4:1-8.
In this scripture, Satan came with temptations that challenged whether Jesus would truly fulfill the Father’s mission. What should we do when faced with a test? Note that Jesus used Scripture to resist the devil. With God’s Word in our hearts, we can have strength to fight temptation. We are encouraged to be positive, to pray, and to be patient. We must trust in God’s power and have faith.
It's tough to resist the devil's lies. Temptations are enough to trip us up. We can always come up with good reasons to justify what we do! In turning down the devil's offers, Jesus shows us how to maintain our ethical stamina. Jesus quotes God's truth in the face of the devil's lies. We need the truth of God's Word to keep us strong when we journey out into a wilderness. We need to be full of the Holy Spirit as it is the power of God. We must stay strong in our daily scripture reading and knowledge of God as Satan will twist the words and take advantage of our human weaknesses. We must remember that all the things in the world will just fade away. All the wealth, power, respect, status, and pleasures this world may offer are nothing compared to what we can obtain when we follow God’s commandments. We must only worship God. Our allegiance and loyalty should only be to God.
Personal Worship Option:
Dear God, keep our hearts and spirit near to you so that we have your power to fight temptation. Keep reminding us through your spirit, the path of truth. Amen.
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