Luke 4:12 New King James Version And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’” For Meditation When Satan puts up a show, it sparkles with beautiful choreography and showmanship. He brings out his best to lure in his victim, leaving nothing to chance. His goal is to captivate … Continue reading Victory At Last!
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When Weak and Vulnerable
Luke 4:3 New King James Version And the devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” For Meditation The progression of Jesus’ temptation by the devil is a stark reminder of the cunning nature of the tempter. He knows his craft, fashioned for one goal: To steal, … Continue reading When Weak and Vulnerable
Equipped to Prevail
A little boy choosing between a cupcake and apple...looks like the cupcake is the winner. 1 Corinthians 10:13 New King James Version No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the … Continue reading Equipped to Prevail
What Your Eyes See
Genesis 13:10 New International Version Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt. For Meditation Lot did not waste time. His uncle, by whose association he had become rich, wanted a separation to avoid escalating the … Continue reading What Your Eyes See
A Journey of Renewal and Refocusing
Matthew 4:2 New International Version After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. For Meditation The fasting of Jesus and His tempting by the devil is an excellent example for us when we fast. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matt. … Continue reading A Journey of Renewal and Refocusing
How Gracious Is Our God
Genesis 3:15New Living TranslationAnd I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring.He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” For Encouragement His body trembled all over, and his face turned pale. Never in his life had he felt that way before. With the experience … Continue reading How Gracious Is Our God
Do Not Get There!
Genesis 16:2New International Version So, she said to Abram, “The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed to what Sarai said. Your Encouragement Please, do not do it! Though Abraham stumbled here, do not be like him. The Holy Spirit has … Continue reading Do Not Get There!