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Imagine if Hollywood had directed the story of Jesus’ ministry. He would have been greeted by angels, adoring crowds, and a parade down Main Street.

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But that’s not how God does things, is it?

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Instead, Jesus' ministry begins with two important moments:

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His baptism in the Jordan River, followed by an encounter with Satan in the desert. This account was so important that all four Gospel writers included these two events.

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Picture this: Jesus rises from the waters of baptism, and God's voice rings out to declare Him as His beloved Son.

 

But instead of launching straight into powerful miracles or preaching, Jesus heads into the desert.

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For 40 days, He fasts and then faces direct temptation from Satan.

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This story may only be 200 words but it is packed with hope for you and me. Why?

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Because it shows you that while temptation happens to each of us, it doesn't have to win.

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Have you ever wondered why these events happened in this order?

 

Matthew tells you that God's Spirit actually led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted. Now, don't misunderstand–James 1:13 makes it clear that God never tempts anyone to sin.

 

So why would the Spirit lead Jesus there? 

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Through Jesus' experience, we learn three life-changing truths:

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  1. Expect temptation–if Jesus faced it, you will too

  2. Recognize Satan's tactics–he's clever, even twisting Scripture to try to trip you up

  3. Stand firm on God's Word–Jesus shows you exactly how to do this

  4. ​Here's the encouraging part:

 

as a follower of Jesus, the same Spirit that empowered Him, lives in you.

 

That means temptation doesn’t have to defeat you.

 

You have everything you need to stand strong.

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I THANK YOU JESUS
I LOVE  YOU JESUS
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PRAISE JESUS FAITH
TRUTH AND HEART
JESUS SPIRIT REIGNS
PRAISE JESUS
GODS SPIRIT REIGNS
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When my children were growing up, they’d often come to me with questions. I would say, “You need to ask God about that.” And they would answer, “Oh, Dad! We don’t know Him like you do. Can’t you just tell us?”

 

Most of us would rather not wait or struggle to understand the Lord’s will. But that’s how we grow in our relationship with Him. God is willing to direct us, and we have the Holy Spirit to help us.

 

So, how do we go about discovering God’s guidance?

 

First, clear the pathway.

 

We must remove sin, which fogs our thinking and divides our mind. We must also relinquish preconceived notions about what to do. Though we have many desires, God must bring us to a place of submissive listening so we can discern His path. Submissive listening means we can say, “Lord, You know best.”

 

Second, exercise patience.

 

Refuse to rush ahead of God. “Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD” (Ps. 27:14). The stronger the desire, the more difficult it is to wait for God’s clear direction. But patience always brings rewards.

 

Third, be alert to pressure.

 

Clear guidance does not come by listening to everybody’s opinion. Sift advice in prayer and the Word. If you don’t have a sense of God’s guidance, don’t step forward because of external pressure. Should, ought, and must can get you in a lot of trouble.

 

Fourth, persist in prayer.

 

“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17). When you’re praying about something, don’t let go of it. God will bring to the surface consequences or motives you weren’t aware of. These godly insights can steer you away from painful mistakes.

 

And remember, God’s goal isn’t to give you everything you want, but to make you more Christlike. Sometimes He lets us pray until He’s refined us and we say, “Okay, Lord, I want what You want.”

 

Fifth, let Scripture reshape you.

 

When you search it prayerfully, God’s Word filters your thinking. The Spirit will set off an alarm in your conscience that something you are doing or thinking is not what God wants. He says, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you” (Ps. 32:8).

 

Sixth, wait for peace.

 

Is there harmony between what God is thinking and what I am thinking? God wants us to have a tranquil mind and sense of contentment. If the next step still seems uncertain, or you have misgivings, wait.

 

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6).

 

As you follow these guidelines, you’ll start to experience clarity and wisdom for moving forward in life. There will be greater harmony between your desires and God’s will. You’ll begin to recognize His voice and feel the joy of walking in the Spirit.

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