Submitting to the perfect will of God is a great weapon against trials
and temptations. It is wisdom for us to submit to the One who is our present
help in time of trouble. Jesus Christ is our closest ally in the battle of
life. This is why those who do not have Him as their personal Lord and Saviour
are vulnerably disposed to sorrow, frustration and death.
For us to enjoy the support and the defence of our great Ally, Jesus
Christ, Apostle James wrote to say that we should submit ourselves to God,
resist the devil and then he will flee from us (James 4:7).
The Bible says that pride goes before a fall. Many people fall into
temptation because of pride. This is why the scripture enjoins us to live
soberly as we fight the good fight of faith.
“For I
say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to
think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to
think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” Romans
13:3
Humility and sobriety are great instruments of defence in the face of
temptation. We are encouraged to humble ourselves in the sight of God so that
He can lift us up. Once we are lifted up above principalities and powers, no
temptation can floor us, because the Almighty is our Ally. People easily fall
prey to trials and temptations because of their failure to live soberly. Over
two thousand years ago. Apostle James gave us a key to solving this problem. He
wrote:
“But
every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then
when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished
bringeth forth death.” James 1:14-5
To overcome trials and temptations, we must run to Jesus afresh today
with sober hearts and humility. He will come to our aids, just on time.
Action
Point: Examine your life; see where and how you have exposed yourself to trials
and temptations and make amends with the blood of Jesus Christ.
Bible in one year: 1st Kings 10-11, Proverbs 17:1-14
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