Date: Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025
Text: Luke 4:1-13
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
When the Lord was tempted of the devil, he won three times; however, the word of God says, “And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.” Luke 4:13. The devil temporarily left Him until a more opportune time.
The devil hopes for a time the Lord will let down his guard; a time when he would be careless and vulnerable to attacks. But he never got one.
I pray for you that the devil will never catch you off guard in Jesus name.
Most times when Satan cannot get an opportune time, he creates one by shooting arrows of discouragement against the souls of the saints. Discouragement often sets in when there is delay in answered prayers or when expectations are not met. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life- Proverbs 13:12.
Discouragement may also set in through the arrow of sorrow shot by the enemy. This can happen when there is an unfortunate loss of a loved one; financial loss; loss of valuable property, job etc. This calls for patience and endurance on the part of the saints.
Whenever you are faced with a discouraging situation, always remember that you are not alone. The Lord has promised never to leave nor forsake you- Hebrews 13:5. Your labour of love for God can never be in vain. Lift up your head and put your hope firmly on the Lord; be steadfast and unmoveable.
Don’t give the devil a foothold by losing your guard. Remain faithful till the very end. You will not be a victim in Jesus name.
Prayer Nugget: Father, I ask for grace to remain steadfast in your love always; I will not lose my guard in Jesus name.
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