The Power Over Temptation

The Power Over Temptation

     When we are tempted as believers, we know that it is the enemy that’s trying to get us to fail Christ.  Sometimes God uses the temptations that come from the devil, to help mature and develop our character for Jesus Christ.

     Temptation is when Satan finds a weak point that is open for attack, what you need to know is that God never tempt people to evil.  Some people say that it’s hard to overcome temptation, but I’m writing to let you know that if you are being tempted, you can overcome because the word of God says, “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 stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13).  God is wonderful, he has mapped out an escape route for every temptation we face, but the outcome depends on you, it depends on whether or not you take the key and unlock the door to escape.  As believers, we must be watchful for the devil snares and traps, because he is underhanded in all his ways.  The devil chooses his timing wisely before tempting you, he waits for your weakest moment, or he’ll wait for a situation to arise in your life that you feel is hopeless, he will wait for you to have unforeseen circumstances such as, a job loss, or lost of a home, or even death to a love one.  The devil is very shrewd, and cunning, he even tried to tempt Jesus as he came off of his forty day fast.

     Satan chooses the occasion for temptation with great skill, but remember we as believers, hold the key which is the word of God which will unlock the door to escape.  How do we overcome temptation as believers, by using the word of God to fight off the attack of the devil, tell him what the word says, and stand on it, because if you use the word against him, he will flee from you.  Be encouraged, and God bless you.