“When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.” (Luke 4:13)
Jesus’ temptation teaches us many powerful lessons about Jesus, but it also teaches us some lessons about the devil. For one, he’s only got a few tricks in his bag. Temptation may look different in different circumstances, but it always comes down to the same appeal to the lust of our eyes, the desires of our flesh, and our prideful hungers. He will always target those three things.
He also follows a pattern – strong, merciless attacks which seem like they will go on forever… but don’t. Every temptation has a finish. Afterwards, he flees and leaves until another opportune time presents itself.
The lesson? Hang in there. Don’t let the voice of discouragement and weariness decide your future. Your marriage will make it through this season of heartache. Your teen years won’t always feel so fitful and hopeless. Your sorrows won’t always feel like you are drowning in them. Your job won’t always be so unreasonable or frustrating. These are seasons, and after the hard work comes the enjoyment of the harvest.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites