Hooked
The devil goes after every one of us Christians trying to hurt God by getting us so down and out that we will walk away from God. Today’s verses serve as a warning to us to remain vigilant against him. Look what he did to Job by taking everything he owned, but Job stood his ground and praised God anyway! Yes, we’ll get down and discouraged at times, and Jesus understands that; He was once a man. We are to go to our Heavenly Father for help and run from evil as fast as we can. Jesus is there to strengthen us and walk us through. He will make a way out for us because of His mercy towards us. Let us look to 1 Corinthians 10:13 for reassurance, which says “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
God is love. These temptations make us grow closer and stronger each day through His wonderful love.
Matthew 4:1
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
James 1:14-15
14-But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desires and enticed.
15-Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown, gives birth to death.
1 Peter 5:8-9
8-Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
9-Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.