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TEMPTATION

Text : Matthew 4:1.

After this, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

After Jesus had been baptized, he immediately came up out of the water. Suddenly, the heavens opened up for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him.

Then a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him!” Matthew 3:17. Immediately after this, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness. The Holy Spirit led our master into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

It is the work of the devil to tempt. While God may be using a situation to test you, the devil will be using the same situation to tempt you. 

God permitted you to be tested so He can give you promotion, the devil brings temptation your way so you can be demoted in the spirit realm.

James 1:2 says, _My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing._ 

So, temptation is something you can't really avoid as a child of God. Immediately after God announced that Jesus Christ was His son in whom He is pleased, it was recorded that the Spirit led Him to a place where He will be tested.

Just like a well-meaning teacher will be confident in letting his outstanding student write exams anywhere, so also will God be proud of you (even before Satan) when he brings divers temptation your way.

When you are faced with temptation, know that it is because you have attained some heights in the spirit realm and the devil will like to try your originality, please don't fail heaven.

One thing that the trying of your faith wants to work out in you through temptation is PATIENCE. *DON'T RUN AHEAD OF GOD. LET PATIENCE HAVE HER PERFECT WORK IN YOU SO YOU MAY  BE PERFECT AND WHOLE.* James 1:2-4.

 Bible reading:

 Matthew 4:1-11.

PRAYER FOCUS

Father, I receive the grace to overcome every temptation that may come my way.

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