Overcoming the Tempter 

Have you ever felt like you’re on the mountain top in one area of life, only to be in the deepest valley in another area? 

How do you handle going from heaven’s approval, to hell’s attack? 

The account of Jesus in the gospels being led in to the desert and tempted by Satan provides a clear and resounding example of understanding the right response and posture to have when we are at a low point and the enemy’s temptations come calling!!!!!

First of all, anchor yourself in the knowledge that being in the wilderness isn’t punishment, it’s preparation.

🔥DESTINY DEMANDS A DESERT🔥

Victory in private will always precede power in public!!!!!!

Jesus embodies this truth perfectly, in Matthew 4:1-11. Through this trial He faced, we can be confident that our Savior has been tested in every way, and we know He can empathize with us, just like Hebrews reminds us!

Satan tempts Jesus three times, in three different ways:

•Tempting of Proving Yourself

•Temptation of Pride 

•Temptation of Reputation

Jesus’ responds EVERY TIME with scripture, showing us that the way to combat the enemy’s lies and temptations is with the truth of the Word. 

Our flesh won’t defeat the enemy. 

Our emotions won’t defeat the enemy.

Our willpower don’t defeat the enemy. 

SATAN IS DEFEATED BY THE INFALLIBLE WORD OF GOD

When he comes in with his whispered lies, offering all the treasures of this world, remember this:

You don’t need what the devil is offering, you serve a king who owns it all!!!!

Stand firm in the truth of the Word, resist the enemy, he will flee, and you will be strengthened in your faith!