Minute Devotionals 16-20

We have heard, "An apple a day will keep the doctor away." We all our aware of the importance of eating healthy nutritious foods. Spiritually, James tells us resisting the devil, will keep him away each day (James 4:7). This spiritual principle is exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ (Mt. 4:1-11). Three times He was tempted by the devil and each he resisted the temptation by using scriptures. If we are to resist temptation, then we must do the same by applying God’s Word to our lives. Have a great day!

TEMPTATION *

" No temptation has overtaken you except such as common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way to escape, that you may be able to bear it." I Corinthians 10:13

We need to remember three words in the time of temptation.

• Resist "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will from you" James 4:7. We need to fight off the devil; take a stand against him. This can be accomplished when we give ourselves completely to God.

• Desist Eph. 4:27, we are not to "give place to the devil." We must decide to refuse his advancements before they even come. We must clean sin out of our lives instead of trying to follow God and the world at the same time by making our thinking pure.

• Persist I Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." We must always be alert to his presence and purpose, to stand firm. We can not fall to temptation if we cleave to God.

When we face temptation today may re remember to resist, desist and persist and with the Lord’s help we can be victorious over temptation. Have a wonderful day!

* Devotional By: 
Mike Gurganus
PO Box. 916
Henderson, NC 27536

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