Luke 4:1-24
The temptations of Jesus was many, but a few were recorded for our benefit. Until you are tried, tempted and tested, you may not have a lasting testimony. Jesus was led of the Spirit into the wilderness. Trials may not be a sign of spiritual failure. It's not also every problem that is propelled by the enemy. To be promoted, you may be tried or tested first. Besides, some seasons of dryness (wilderness) are prompted by God.
Being 40 days tempted.
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There are seasons where every steps you take seems to go wrong. Even the good you do, can be mistaken for evil. Those are times you go from one challenge to another, with no one to encourage you. At times, you have absolutely nothing or not sufficient to eat! Wilderness is a journey of loneliness, sometimes without roof over the head. However, it does not last forever!
If thou be the Son of God! The devil is experienced but does not know everything about you. Fake Prophets manipulate and use psychology to extract information from their victims.
The devil tries to confuse people, take away their identity and make them look less than they are. The same strategy he used to get Adam and Eve to be naked. If you don't know Jesus, you won't know who you are. It takes Jesus to recover your true identity from the devil. Your worth is in who you are! Beware, food is a major bait which Satan uses to trap and destroy men. What do you feed your mind, soul and body? It is not every food that is good for consumption. There is a reason God put a restriction on some food and animals in the old testament. May you not be lured into eating forbidden food. If you can't give up food, from time to time: to be in God's presence; you are not far from satanic control.
If you can't control your appetite, like Esau, you are in danger of losing your birthright. In verse four of our study scripture, Jesus said, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. It is the word of God you know, that keeps you from falling and failing in the day of temptation.
May you not fail or fall in the day of adversity!
May you not miss your test of promotion again!
May you not eat poison as food in Jesus name!
God bless you!
The Greatest is Love!!!
