This message is inspired by the Reading, “Temptation” from the Book, Overcoming Darkness.

Temptation is a powerful resource for the enemy.  Eve was tempted by the Serpent in the Garden of Eden. She was convinced to eat the forbidden fruit. (Don’t Bite Off the Fruit Since the beginning of time mankind has been tempted by every evil that exists. (Genesis 3:1- 6)   

Lot’s wife was tempted to look back and it resulted in her demise. Delilah was tempted by the Philistines when she cut Samson’s hair causing him to lose his strength. Jesus experienced temptation when Satan showed him that he could have all the Kingdoms in the world if he bowed down to him. (Genesis 19:26, Judges 16:17-19, Matthew 4:1-11) 

As we witness the ushering in of God’s Kingdom; our Prayer is to not be led into Temptation, but to be delivered from Evil.  Our daily goal is remove the gratification of the flesh. We seek the Kingdom of God and its Righteousness. We understand that seeking the Kingdom, all things will be added unto us. (Matthew 6:11, Galatians 5:16, Matthew 6:33)

Song of the Week

“Temptation’s Out to Get You” Written and performed by John Stuckey Jr.

TEMPTATION

Temptation’s out to get you

Everywhere you look

It stretches out it’s arm

To use a mighty big hook

Temptation’s out to get you

In everything you do

It creeps into an unguarded mind

Never having the time to renew

Temptation’s strength is a mighty force

Trying to run you off your course

If we believe all that glitters is gold

We fell for the saddest story ever told

Keep God’s favor in sight

Let blessings occupy your time

Then temptation won’t try

To find its way into your mind