“Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed” (James 1:13-14).
Consider these statements from www.thedailybibleverse.org : “There used to be a comic saying, ‘The devil made me do it,’ but according to the Scripture, temptation begins with our own hidden agendas. Some of us blame Satan for our moral failures. Others blame God. But we fail to address our own hearts. That’s why Jesus gave us the gift of repentance, for when we recognize the great love that God has for us, we can bring our darkest motives to the light. Jesus came to deliver us from temptation. We just need to admit where that temptation comes from.”
We must realize the devil is once again attacking if he makes us think God had anything to do with temptation. Anything that is not of God, belongs to Satan. Don’t let him drag you into his trap of temptation. Just as with resisting temptation, you will need to learn to “resist the devil.” (James 4:7b)
Here’s a thought to ponder on Day 3 of our PreEaster Week of Prayer:
“We never know how God will answer our prayers, but we can expect that He will get us involved in His plan for the answer. If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in God’s work on behalf of the people for whom we pray.” – Corrie Ten Boom
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray today concerning these unique ways for sharing the gospel.
France — Cristina and Matt Price never guessed how many opportunities
would arise as a result of having twins. Before the girls were
born, Cristina and Matt could slip in and out of stores without notice.
Since the twins’ arrival, they have become the center of attention. In
the hospital, before the girls’ arrival, nurses would stop by to see the
“American woman pregnant with twins.” Madeleine and Emilie have
received countless “oohs and aahs” and numerous “Are they twins?”
Matt and Cristina have joined an association called “Jumeaux et
Plus” (Twins and More) for families with multiples. Since they are
the only American family, everyone wants to meet them. Matt and
Cristina are amazed the twins have allowed them access into the
lives of French people. Ask God to continue opening new opportunities
for them to minister to French families.
Creative Access — One missionary family recently opened a “tearoom”
in Europe. The tearoom is a place for women to gather and
fellowship, drink tea, and enjoy Bible “storying.” During Bible storying,
the missionaries tell a story from the Bible just as it is written in
hopes their listeners will retell the story to their families. The tearoom
is open one day a week for several hours. Pray the ladies who
attend these gatherings will be receptive to what they hear and not
frightened away. Ask God to give the missionaries wisdom and the
words to say.
