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TEMPTATIONS

In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free. Psalms 118:5

Roger Palms, former editor of Decision magazine writes, ‘When I go fishing I use a variety of lures, but there’s one they go for every time. Those fish have a weakness and because I know what it is I can catch them. Sometimes one will pull loose, ripping its skin, and go off to heal, but the scars will always be there. Sometimes you can pull away from Satan too, but not before a painful tearing, causing scars that may remain for life.’ Satan’s clever; he customizes his temptations to our particular weaknesses! Maybe you’re not susceptible to gambling, but how about pride? Or you can’t stand the taste of liquor, but how about your appetite for gossip? It’s Satan’s oldest strategy - making sin look good! When Eve ‘‘saw its fruit was good, she took some’’ (Genesis 3:6). By seducing Eve, Satan planned to get at her off-spring. Wise up! The battle’s over your future; it’s over those God plans to bless through you! But Eve’s weakness didn’t thwart God’s plan. No, God had already ‘‘appointed another seed’ (Genesis 4:25). Eve gave birth to a son named Seth, who in turn fathered Enosh. With the birth of Enosh, we read that Eve’s descendants began to ‘call upon the name of the Lord’ (Genesis 4:26). Breakthrough! Satan is defeated when you discover God’s help in times of temptation. All you have to do is reach for it! Listen: ‘‘I cried unto the Lord, and He answered by setting me free.’ (Psalm 118:5). Today, cry out to God!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, I am tempted every day in almost every way. Help me turn to you for strength in my temptations! In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen