Verse
The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him.
— Mark 1:12-13 nlt
Thought
Jesus' trip into the wilderness was not an accident. It was not an afterthought. Jesus was compelled to go into the desert. Jesus has no place to hide in the desert. In the desert, God's Son has to depend upon God for his survival. In the desert, God's Son has no apparent companion to help him in his fight against evil and temptation. Isn't this how we sometimes feel? Do we wonder how and why the Holy Spirit led us into a decision when there is trouble, temptation, and trial? Yet as we follow the Spirit's lead, we find that we are not alone and we realize that God's special grace, the presence of the Spirit and the angels, is there to sustain us in ways we could never imagine or design.
Prayer
Father, help me to see the leading of your Spirit and to receive the ministry of your angels as I face my times of trial and trouble. Lead me to a better place and use my life to bring glory to you! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him.
— Mark 1:12-13 nlt
Thought
Jesus' trip into the wilderness was not an accident. It was not an afterthought. Jesus was compelled to go into the desert. Jesus has no place to hide in the desert. In the desert, God's Son has to depend upon God for his survival. In the desert, God's Son has no apparent companion to help him in his fight against evil and temptation. Isn't this how we sometimes feel? Do we wonder how and why the Holy Spirit led us into a decision when there is trouble, temptation, and trial? Yet as we follow the Spirit's lead, we find that we are not alone and we realize that God's special grace, the presence of the Spirit and the angels, is there to sustain us in ways we could never imagine or design.
Prayer
Father, help me to see the leading of your Spirit and to receive the ministry of your angels as I face my times of trial and trouble. Lead me to a better place and use my life to bring glory to you! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Devotional provided by Heartlight®
© 1996-2016. All rights reserved.
