“Whatever their bodies do affects their souls. It is funny how mortals always picture us as putting things into their minds: in reality our best work is done by keeping things out…”
– C S Lewis
We overcome by His strength
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.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No matter how spiritual and mature we become in the Lord, we do not grow out of being tempted. If Satan tempted Jesus would he not tempt us? The closer we get to the Lord the more he is after us. How do we then overcome the temptations that we come across on a daily basis?
We can probably look at two ways of approaching this subject. The first is that we have to be honest with ourselves and find out when we are vulnerable. Is it during a time of stress, or when you are alone, or when you are on a spiritual high? David was vulnerable when he was bored and alone. By being honest we can identify when this behaviour happens.
Secondly we take it to the Lord for help, because he says to call upon Him when we are in trouble and He will rescue us. Trust the Lord that He has given us the strength to overcome this behaviour and walk in faith and you will over come by His strength.
Jesus walked away from temptation and rebuked the evil one. We too will be able to do the same because He is in us.
Dear Lord,
I thank You for this day and I know that the devil comes to steal, kill and destroy but I am able to overcome the evil one in Your name Jesus. Amen.
Your obedient servants in Christ,
Theo & Manju