Do we see the big picture ?

“Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him”

Matthew 4:11 (New King James Version)

Jesus is fasting and Satan tempts Him. Does this confuse you ? Wouldn’t you think when you are spending so much time in prayer that the devil would be more scared ? Satan knew what was coming up… See the bigger a threat you become to Satan the more the attacks, temptation from Him.

However let me be clear on one thing… we need to know where we are in God . If we are walking in accordance to His will then yes we know that every attack is from the evil one. However , if we are not walking in accordance to His will , then don’t give Satan all the credit. We are to blame for our choices of sin which results in turmoil around us.

The Bible says in I Corinthians 10: 13 “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it”.

We read in Matthew 4:10 “Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you Satan ! For it is written , You shall worship the LORD your God and Him only you shall serve.””

With that one final word the devil left Him. The devil tried everything he could… he even quoted the scriptures out of context… But Christ overcame all. And you know what happened ? Angels came and ministered to Him ! Wow ! Just try and picture that sight . Its better than any reward, gold medal ,… anything that the world could ever give. Are we overcoming temptation knowing that our God is our greatest reward ?

We are to crush satan under our feet . Are we doing that ? Or are we giving him access into our lives by giving in to the temptation ? are allowing the scriptures to be twisted to suit our worldly desires ?

We are to overcome temptation. We are to remember His name. We read in Psalm 20:2 that He will send us help from the sanctuary…

Satan sees the big picture and he is scared… he knows his end is near. Do you and I see God’s plan for us in our lives ?

God Bless