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Once again, after Jesus had spent the 40 days in the wilderness, Satan tries to tempt him. This time, the devil takes Jesus to a pinnacle of the temple and tells him to jump off. Satan even quotes the word of God by telling Jesus that "it is written" angels will bear Jesus up even if he dash his foot against a stone. So, certainly they will not let him be hurt by jumping off the highest point of the temple. Jesus responds with words from Deuteronomy 6:16, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." Jesus gives us all the right words to say when we are tempted. Everytime we are faced with temptation our future path, life, and family is determined. Just because something seems like a good idea at the time, doesn't mean it is. The devil is trying to make us not trust God. Trusting, obeying, and staying in the will of God is the only way to resist temptation. Faith is looking at God's Word and building your life according to His will. Do you question God's work in your life? Do you wonder if God can be trusted? In Exodus 17:1-7, the people complained and wanted God to give them water. They questioned if God was with them. Moses was instructed by God to dash the rock with his rod and the water flowed. God does not keep things secret. If our hearts are full of ourselves, there is no room for God. God does not force you to do anything. In James we are told to resist the devil and draw near to God. When you pray, are you asking for this or that, or are you asking for God's will to be done in your life? God speaks loudest to those who are most surrendered to Him.. I call it "Surrender-ability". Remember this: God has called us to COOPERATE NOT MANIPULATE.
Once again, after Jesus had spent the 40 days in the wilderness, Satan tries to tempt him. This time, the devil takes Jesus to a pinnacle of the temple and tells him to jump off. Satan even quotes the word of God by telling Jesus that "it is written" angels will bear Jesus up even if he dash his foot against a stone. So, certainly they will not let him be hurt by jumping off the highest point of the temple. Jesus responds with words from Deuteronomy 6:16, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." Jesus gives us all the right words to say when we are tempted. Everytime we are faced with temptation our future path, life, and family is determined. Just because something seems like a good idea at the time, doesn't mean it is. The devil is trying to make us not trust God. Trusting, obeying, and staying in the will of God is the only way to resist temptation. Faith is looking at God's Word and building your life according to His will. Do you question God's work in your life? Do you wonder if God can be trusted? In Exodus 17:1-7, the people complained and wanted God to give them water. They questioned if God was with them. Moses was instructed by God to dash the rock with his rod and the water flowed. God does not keep things secret. If our hearts are full of ourselves, there is no room for God. God does not force you to do anything. In James we are told to resist the devil and draw near to God. When you pray, are you asking for this or that, or are you asking for God's will to be done in your life? God speaks loudest to those who are most surrendered to Him.. I call it "Surrender-ability". Remember this: God has called us to COOPERATE NOT MANIPULATE.