"No temptation has SEIZED you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will NOT LET YOU be tempted BEYOND WHAT YOU CAN BEAR. ...he will also provide a way out ...."
(1 Corinthians 10:13)
Jeus was led for 40 hot and dreadful days of torment into the Judean wilderness . . . why should He be tempted?
Jesus gave me HIS example: In that desolate place Jesus faced Satan head-on without being able to find His strength in water or food, in others who'd rescue Him, or in His accomplishments (all things we value). The burden of self reliance. However, where He did find His strength to overcome temptation was in listening to God's Truth.
In any temptation we face, our strength comes by listening to God's voice of Truth through the Bible. No other voice will do.
The sheep know the Shepherd's voice. Practice in the moment with listening to his voice.
No comments:
Post a Comment