How To Face The Enemy(Satan).? -HeMu _________________________________ Matthew 4:1- Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. It may seem strange that after Jesus baptism, the Son of God was led by the Holy Spirit to face Satan. Jesus had heard Father Gods commendation, and had received the Holy Spirits anointing Matthew 3:13-17. But then the Holy Spirit led Jesus away from the crowds, and the affirmation of heavenly company, to face the Enemy. The wilderness encounter with Satan was no accident but a deliberate part of Gods strategy. Jesus ministry of defeating Satan had officially begun. The reason for Christs presence on earth was not to make people nicer, but to destroy the work of the devil 1 John 3:8. Satans evil work results in sin (Rebellion against God) and death (Gods punishment for rebellion). But Jesus was going to change all that by His death on the cross Colossians 2:15. Sinners who believed in Jesus would be forgiven and receive eternal life. They would also receive the Holy Spirit to enable them to choose to resist temptation and prove that they were no longer under Satans domination. Temptations are Satanic encouragements to do something wrong, accompanied by a lie that persuades us that it will be good for us. Temptations appeal to our corrupted nature, presenting an opportunity to fulfil our desires in ways that can never glorify God. Temptations prove what is inside us and expose our rebellious natures James 1:13-15. That is why it was Gods plan for Jesus to be tempted – to show His incorruptible nature. And it is why God allows us to be tempted, to give us the opportunity to demonstrate our new nature as we refuse to rebel against the Lord. Jesus faced Satan for your sake: so you must resist Satan for Christs sake. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:7-8 Instead of playing with temptation, treat each one as an opportunity to reject the evil lie and draw close to the Lord. It will be a battle; but in God’s strength we can win. If we lose, the blood of Jesus is effective to clean those who repent, so that we can start again. Lets Pray: ________ Victorious Lord. I am so glad that Jesus chose to face Satan and win for my sake. I am sorry for the times when I have got used to giving in to temptation and have not asked for Your help to overcome. Please give me a renewed desire to please You in all things, and a refreshed discernment to identify the lies of Satan as they come to my mind. May my life prove that I really do want to love and serve You; being willing to confess my sin and receive forgiveness and a new start. In Jesus Name. Amen. Dont Talk About Hemu, But Talk About The God Of Hemu. Living 2 Tell What He Died 2 say, __________________________ HeMu B.Tech(CSE), B.Th, M.Th, Ph.d(Th) Email : hemujust4u@gmail | Contact : +918978978666| WhatsApp: +919494398866 |FaceBook : facebook/Hemu.rathod
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:43:44 +0000
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