Good Morning!! The first temptation Jesus faced in this wilderness experience involved
hunger, physical need. Is eating to satisfy our hunger wrong? Of course
not. But Jesus had been led by the Spirit and had made a commitment to
fast during this time period. To break the fast by putting his desire for food above his commitment to the Father would have been sin.
The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone."—Luke 4:3-4 (NIV)
There are many desires we experience day to day that are normal and good. To succeed on a job. To dress nicely. To engage in a hobby. To prosper financially. To enjoy shopping. To commit to a relationship. To spend time on the computer. Participating in a ministry. And the list goes on.These things are not wrong in themselves, but they are wrong if they become more important to us than our relationship with the Lord. God's plan and God's leading must always come first.
"God doesn't do what He does BECAUSE of us. God does what He does in SPITE of us."
The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone."—Luke 4:3-4 (NIV)
There are many desires we experience day to day that are normal and good. To succeed on a job. To dress nicely. To engage in a hobby. To prosper financially. To enjoy shopping. To commit to a relationship. To spend time on the computer. Participating in a ministry. And the list goes on.These things are not wrong in themselves, but they are wrong if they become more important to us than our relationship with the Lord. God's plan and God's leading must always come first.
Turn to God's Word,...and say no to the temptation.
Father, we realize that there are areas in our lives that is causing us to
slip in my relationship with You. As we look to the Scriptures for
guidance, please help us get back on track. In Jesus' name, Amen.
"God doesn't do what He does BECAUSE of us. God does what He does in SPITE of us."
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