The temptation of Jesus. Part 1

 "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil."     

                                          Matthew 4:1  NKJV

Have you just noticed what happened here? It was God's idea that Jesus should go out into the desert to be tempted by Satan. Check it out 'Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.' Now this seems very strange; going back a verse, God is saying, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I'm well pleased'  3:17.  Now He is sending His beloved Son into a danger area. But it had to be done, the first Adam was tested in the garden and gave in to Satan. This second Adam - Jesus, went into the wilderness to defeat Satan so that He can escort us back to the garden. Have you ever thought about that? God spent all His time creating a beautiful, peaceful garden and He was very pleased with this. Adam messed up and was evicted along with Eve. This place is still empty and, no doubt, still beautiful and peaceful. One day, we may be there and see it for ourselves. Nothing is wasted with God. With this happening, it would be the way God intended it to be in the first place. Do you feel that we will go there at some stage? It is food for thought. Wow, something just jumped in my spirit.

God was demonstrating the superiority of Jesus. God also does this with us when we are tempted. He wants us to show our superiority over the devil. Remember 1 John 4:4 'Because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.' We tend to forget that when we are in dire situations. Jesus lives within us. He is in you whatever situation you are facing at this time. It may seem impossible but, not with Jesus, He can overcome any problem you may face. Never worry.

God sent Jesus into the wilderness in offensive mode, not defensive; and He wants this for you to. You have no need to defend yourself, you have Jesus with you and you are wearing God's armour. This means that you are on the offensive. You are going into battle with victory in mind.  You need to remember this when you feel snookered by problems. You feel that there is no way out but, there is and His name is Jesus.  Cast your cares on Him and move forward 1 Peter 5:7.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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