We will stand firm against the temptations the devil places before us.

Read Scripture Luke 4: 1-13


Key Verse: Luke 4: 13 “The devil retreated temporarily, lying in wait for another opportunity.”

Jesus had been tempted three times by the devil. Each time Jesus was able to overcome the temptation. Finally, after the third time of tempting Jesus, the devil departed (retreated) but had plans to come back at another time.

We face very similar situations in our Christian journeys. Time after time we are faced with choices. We can either give in to the temptation, or we can stand firm in our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Verse 13 says that the devil retreated temporarily. By that we know that Jesus continually had to be strong. We too must continually be strong. How can we do this in the face of so many temptations that come our way? We can stay in “the word.” We can read our Bibles and pray. We can stay in a community of faith, living beside fellow Christians who can give us encouragement as we travel along together.

We know that the temptations we face will not completely go away. But we can be like Jesus, and refuse to give in to them.
Prayer: 
O God, we know that you are close by us to help us when temptation comes our way. Help us as we travel on our Christian journeys.

Though for the Day:  We will stand firm against the temptations the devil places before us.
Nancy D. Higgs,
Member of the Mildred Taylor Sunday School Class