Matthew 4:1 (NKJV) 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Jesus fasted for 40 days. And at the end of that time, the devil came to tempt Him. Because Jesus hadn’t eaten for 40 days, the devil offered Jesus what he thought would be … Read more
Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. We all struggle with sin on varying levels. Each day we face different kinds of temptations that attempt to lead us from the path that God has set before us. Do we stray, or do we … Read more
Hebrews 2:18 (NKJV) 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Temptation comes in many forms. And we can be tempted in many different areas of our lives. Most people tend to think only about sexual sins when it comes to being tempted. And … Read more
Romans 6:22 (NKJV) 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Fruit to holiness and everlasting life are beautiful gifts from God. As we live the life He has for us, and we fight off the pressure … Read more
Mark 14:38 (NKJV) 38 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Watch and pray. This is what Jesus instructed His disciples to do when He was heading off to pray by Himself. He was in a time of great duress and needed to get alone … Read more
Matthew 6:22 (NKJV) 22 “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. We need to be discerning when it comes to what we get ourselves involved in. It can affect our whole being. It will determine our direction. We can’t let … Read more
Luke 22:40 (NKJV) 40 When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Temptation comes in many forms. It isn’t always blatant in its attempts. Sometimes it’s very subtle. And, the things we are tempted with can also sometimes be subtle and seemingly innocent. When we … Read more
Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV) 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Many times we think that we are on our own when it comes to being tempted or tested, but that is simply not true. Our High Priest, Jesus … Read more
Psalm 109:26 (NKJV) 26 Help me, O Lord my God! Oh, save me according to Your mercy… Temptation comes in many different ways and sometimes dealing with it can be very difficult. Let us be very real with you today. All of us struggle with different types of temptation. Being a believer doesn’t mean that … Read more
John 14:26 (NKJV) 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. Let us get on the right track today by taking the things we messed up on yesterday and working … Read more
Matthew 6:13 (NKJV) 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. As Jesus wrapped up this last part of His discourse on how to pray, He hit on the delicate, yet very relevant subject of … Read more