Satan’s opening line of temptation in the Garden
was not one of accusation against God directly, instead, it planted seeds of
doubt: “Did God really say?” First, it was a test of whether Eve knew and
valued what God had said. Then he led her on a journey of questioning God’s
motives as opposed to her own desires. Satan has not changed his tactics; so
knowing what God has declared in Scripture is vital to our walk with God.
Failure to study or lowering God’s Promises to our own personal experience
levels are traps of the enemy. Father of Life and Light, I cannot depend upon any
words but Yours. Awaken Your truth within me that I may not fail in the moments
of temptation.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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