There is a children”™s book called, “Are You My Mother?” A duckling is searching for its mother and asks various farm animals, “˜Are you my mother?”™ The animals had no interest in this motherless duck. [By the way, the duck does find its mother on the very last page.] The religious leaders in Jerusalem were […]
As a follower of Christ, when we face an enemy there are three things we can know: 1- Our enemy is powerful 2- Our enemy has been defeated by Jesus Christ on the cross and through His resurrection 3- God is greater than our enemy Jesus faced His enemy, the devil, and the temptations. He […]
Along what lines are you tempted? Perhaps you are tempted to take the easy way out, or you desire to satisfy your wants. Have you been tempted recently and were you successful in resisting that temptation only to be faced with an even bigger temptation? Jesus faced three temptations that came rapidly, one following on […]
A car needs to be periodically checked. Tire pressure, tires rotated, change of oil and windshield wipers in good condition are some of the basics of having a vehicle that runs as it was meant to function. Have you checked your car recently? A physical check-up is important to your health ““ a doctor runs […]
Knowledge is power, have you heard that said? Knowledge of what God has said will give you power to withstand temptations. Knowledge of God”™s words can be used in your life, your thinking, your actions throughout your day ““ are you using your knowledge? When Jesus”™ three temptations came after His baptism, He used the […]
“˜The devil made me do it”™ was said in a cute and humorous way by Flip Wilson on TV many years ago. But is that saying really “˜cute and funny”™? I think not. One of the many subtleties that Satan uses is”¦humor. Humor that Satan uses disarms us and makes us vulnerable. (There is much […]
When do you and I give into temptation most easily? Isn”™t it when lack of sleep, poor diet, illness, drugs, or our own wants are first in our lives? Your point of temptation will be different from mine. Your point of temptation will depend on you and your circumstances at the time. Points of temptation […]
Jesus taught His disciples what to do when they fasted, not if they fasted. (NASB) Matthew 6:16-18 “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have […]
Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Spirit of God for the purpose of being tempted by the devil. These temptations that Jesus faced were on purpose. These circumstances were not surprising to God or Jesus. When circumstances come into our lives which are, or seem, to be against us”¦God is not surprised. And […]
When you go to school you expect to be tested about what you have been taught. Tests are an important indicator of what you have learned. So, when you take a test ““ it is just you, the test and a pencil. No other person can take that test for you; if they do you […]