Into The Wilderness

"¹ Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. ² After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. ³ The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ⁴ Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” ⁵ Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. ⁶ “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you,    and they will lift you up in their hands,    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” ⁷ Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” ⁸ Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ⁹ “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” ¹⁰ Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” ¹¹ Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

When we are walking through the wilderness? We are never alone! Jesus is in the wilderness with us! He walks with us through every moment of our lives. Christ doesn’t abandon us when we need Him the most. Jesus reminds the Devil to back off because we belong to Him. We find our strength in Christ alone! The next time Satan tries to deceive you! Remind him that you are a child of God. Christ defeated the Devil 2,000 years ago at the Cross. Hallelujah! Our Savior is as close as His Spirit which dwells within us.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I am so grateful to be Your child. Lord, I find my strength in You alone! You walk with me through every moment of my life. In Jesus Name, Amen.

(Devotional By: Sarah Godber)