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**Daily Devotional**
It is written, ?Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.? ?Luke 4:4
We?ve all seen and heard advertisements that entice us to take shortcuts to happiness. Buy our product and make no payments for one year! Instant gratification!
When the devil tempted Jesus (Luke 4:1-13), he offered a shortcut to ?satisfaction.? He tried to tempt Jesus to take matters into His own hands rather than trust His Father.
When Jesus was hungry from 40 days of fasting (v.2), Satan suggested that He use His power to turn stones into bread. Had the Lord done so, He would have been using His powers for His own benefit, but He refused.
Why didn?t Jesus accept the devil?s offer of ruling all the kingdoms of the world right away? (vv.5-7). He could have avoided the cross. But that would have gone against God?s plan for Him?to give His life on the cross, to be resurrected, and to sit at the Father?s right hand in His kingdom. Satan?s offer of a shortcut was no deal at all.
Beware of enticements that seem to cost little for the present. Satan hopes to get you to do things his way. And he doesn?t give up easily. Even after Jesus overcame a third temptation, Satan left only ?until an opportune time? (v.13).
Whenever you are offered a shortcut to happiness, watch out to see who?s behind the cashier?s counter! ? C. P. Hia
Lord, help me see the devil?s offers for what they are?enticements to sin. Help me to keep my eyes focused on You and Your Word, and my ears attentive to You in prayer. Amen.
The best way to escape temptation is to run to God.
Re: **Daily Devotional**
Thank you for sharing. We all face temptations daily, is great to remind ourselves that the enemy is at work. Great reading!!