Friday, March 14
Even in the Desert
And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.” – Luke 4:12
Deliverance
Expectancy
Safety
Ecstatic
Reliable
Triumphant
We’ve all been in the “Desert” at one time or another. I certainly have and I must admit there are times when I feel like I’ve failed God. As I read Luke chapter 4 verses 1 through 13, I noticed a very important detail. Each time Satan tried to tempt Jesus he replied with, “For it is written” or “It has been said” followed by the word of God. It can’t be that simple right? So, I decided to be mindful of the words I spoke especially in times of temptation. Yes, even when I am driving and someone cut me off or drove too close.
I was tempted a few days ago. I was in the turning lane when a young man pulled out in front of me blocking my view. I was livid and I yelled out, “Oh no you didn’t! For it is written, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and your neighbor as yourself!” I felt silly and started laughing as I turned down the street. Then I realized I wasn’t angry anymore.
We might fail sometimes but we have the word of God to help us resist temptation. We just have to be willing to allow His word to live in my hearts.
During times of distress
Enter into a time of prayer
Sing praises to God
Expect deliverance
Rejoice in victory
Trusting God to bring you through
Heavenly Father when we are tempted or in despair help us remember your word. Hide your word in our hearts. In Jesus name amen
L. Darlene Dickson