Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 30, 2014
The tempter [the devil] came to him [Jesus] and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Matthew 4:3
Moreover, Satan appeals to our pride by tempting us to use power powered by the flesh. Our pride can easily run ahead of the Lord. Though a good outcome may come about, God does not get the glory when we are out in front of Him. Humility waits to be led and empowered by the Spirit. The devil also misapplies Scripture in an attempt to spiritualize his suggestions. He will twist the truth to sound inviting: “everything if done in moderation is ok.” Really? One click to a pornographic site is not ok, one car ride with a drunken driver is not ok, and one lie is not ok.
Therefore, we come against the enemy’s tricks, lies, and deceit with the Word of God. We are naive and defenseless if we try to defeat the devil with our own clever devices. We will win however, if we keep our prayer guard up and if we spend time meditating on and applying biblical principles to our behavior. This is why we are engaged, not nonchalant in our spiritual disciplines. We stay aware of devilish schemes that try to convince us we are the exception to the Lord’s expectations. By God’s grace we win the battle of the mind by renewing our mind with truth.
“‘Why are you sleeping?’ he asked them. ‘Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation’” (Luke 22:46).
Prayer: Heavenly Father, expose the enemy’s errors by the Holy Spirit’s illumination of truth.
Related Readings: Genesis 3:1; 1 Thessalonians 3:5; Philippians 2:16; James 5:11
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Dear Carla~
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Carla, let us hear from you in the days ahead. We are so thankful that you are a fellow wisdom hunter.
Believing and trusting~
Gwynne
“Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself:
the Lord will hear when I call to Him.
Psalm 4:3