16/01/2026
Overcoming Temptation.
Luke 4:1-13.
The story of Jesus Temptation by the devil began with His being filled with the Holy Spirit. As believers, we should not only seek to be full of the Holy Spirit, but also to be led by Him in all our endeavours. As important as it is for every believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be led by Him for him to be victorious over Satan's assaults, we should note that it will not prevent the devil from tempting us( Galatians 5:16-17; James 1:3-4, The Satan's focus on each occasion as he tempted Jesus. Though the methods and circumstances may be different, Satan's focus has remained the same to tempt us in the three areas of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and and the pride of life .The main tool for countering Satan's suggestions was the word of God.
If we must overcome Satan's temptations, we must also have a good knowledge of the word of God as recorded in the bible. We need an unwavering commitment to live by the truth of God's word for victory over Satan.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to always overcome Satan's temptations just as you did.
Amen.
