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Matthew -
The Kingdom of Jesus

A Devotional Study in Matthew

Strength to Resist Temptations

Matthew 4:8-11

We just don't have the strength to resist tempations, do we? Do you sigh with discouragement when you think of temptations? Yet Jesus had such strength; He was tempted in all three ways we ever are tempted, and He had strength to say, No. What can we learn?

The devil made a third attempt to tempt Jesus to sin. This time he gave Jesus a view of all the kingdoms of the world, and their splendor. Satan promised Jesus all of those if He would only bow down and worship him, that is Satan."

"What? In other words, Jesus would place Himself beneath his arch enemy from Heaven? Oh, I hope NOT!

But Jesus had the strength to reist temptations. He cried out, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only'."

We can rejoice that He did because we would have no salvation, no Christianity, if Jesus had submitted to the devil. - Whoa! God's plan would have been thwarted by His own Son, or, we might say rebellion in the Godhead; no-way! Impossible!

We experience this type of temptation ourselves whenever we desire the things of this world, and the temporary powers and honours that come with doing things Satan's way. He is the prince of this world, and still has control over lots of people and of nations.

Although I began my campaign to learn to do business on the Internet with lofty goals of doing it all for the Lord, I must confess that there are times the idea of having unlimited finances is so appealing. Then I could sign up or buy whatever looks good to me, without consulting the Lord, or asking for it.

What do you see in your heart? Are you also drawn to some worldly standards and pleasures? Do you recognize how loving them is worship to Satan? At the same time it is rejection of God as the one True God to worship and obey?




PRAYER: Lord Jesus, share some of Your strength to resist temptations from Satan, and his subtle lure to worship him, with his promise of the sparkles of this world. Please help us to remember to worship and serve only the Lord God.

I really want to know and believe the Word as given us through the Holy Spirit's inspiration. That's how You resisted, isn't it, dear Jesus?

Jesus is my King!!

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen




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