We all have been tempted to do things we know are outside of God’s will. Even Christ had to face temptation; after forty days and nights, Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, by the devil. The devil plays upon the weakness of our corrupt human nature, which leads us to destruction. Just as he tried with Jesus in the wilderness; after fasting for forty days and forty nights, the devil knew Christ was hungry. So the devil tried to use food to tempt Christ; “if You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread. But, “Jesus answered, it is written: man does not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." The devil uses this same trap with us; he plays on our weakness, and without the wisdom and knowledge of the Truth, he will prevail. Jesus is our mentor of how we can fight temptation; through what is written in the Word; if we deny ourselves, and focus on Him, we too can fight off any temptation known to man.
Father, when we are faced with temptation; help us rely on what is written, just as Jesus did, doing His weakness. Lord, let us not put You to the test; but, focus on Your Word. Father, give us Your strength and courage because we cannot do this without You. Lord, the temptation is all around us, please protect us against stumbling in our walk; through memorizing Scripture, so we can be prepared for daily warfare. Lord, remove the urge to satisfy our own physical needs; and help us seek the things of the Spirit, so the devil will flee. Father, do not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear, as we stand on Your Word; "that You will provide a way out," in Jesus name, Amen
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