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Facing Temptation

Wednesday September 7, 2022

As God draws us into a deeper relationship with Him, the devil and his forces of darkness try to make us doubt God and His Word as recorded in the Bible.  We need to be on guard.  A wise phrase is “know your enemy”. 


Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8 NKJV)

One of the most interesting things that people desire is education, believing knowledge will give them control over their lives.  While education is good, it has no power to comfort or sustain a distressed soul.  Only the power of God can strengthen us to withstand the hardships of life. 



But God loves us deeply.  He is full of mercy.  So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you. (Ephesians 2:4-5 NIRV 

Satan sees a child of God as an enemy.  He attempts to lure us away from God and back into our lifestyle of servitude to his ways. His accusations and suggestions make us doubt the freedom from sin that Jesus paid for on the cross.  Only the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit will give us victory over our enemy.  While undergoing the evil one’s temptations Jesus quoted the Scriptures.  When we experience temptation we too should pray and strengthen our hearts and minds by speaking God’s Word to our thoughts and to our situation. 

He [Jesus] himself suffered when he was tempted.  Now he is able to help others who are being tempted.  Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful!  After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life.  (Hebrews 2:18 NIRV; James 1:12 ERV)

Prayer:  Lord Jesus, I am glad You have experienced what I am going through and that You ever live to intercede on my behalf.  Please strengthen me to stand firm on Your Word and persevere through to victory.  Amen

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