I can’t believe
Luke chapter 4 it’s about the temptation of Jesus! I don’t think it’s a coincidence, that last night a net was thrown on me! Out of nowhere, I saw a spiritual net, and right when it hit, it caused me paralysis! A word from witchcraft was to blame, and in my side, I felt a stabbing pain. “Jesus, Help!” is what I cried out. He would break me free from the spell of it! His blood is all that I need. His blood is what sets me free! Within the hour, the pain went away, his purity was burning the threads, and they began to fray. Rest in Me, is what I heard him say, Do not worry - I am paving the way! Finally, I was able to asleep - peacefully, no longer afraid. I wonder, is this is how Jesus felt, when walking through the wilderness? I highly doubt that he was afraid because Holy Spirit was leading his way. It’s hard to believe he fasted for 40 days! I can hardly fast for more than one day! I know - this is such a shame because denying the flesh is the best way to pray. Ephesians 6 verse 18 says, “Pray in the spirit, at all times, and on all occasions!” Well, I cannot think of a more important occasion than when Satan tempted Jesus! What would have happened if Jesus gave in to just one of Satan‘s commands? Everlasting life for humans would surely have ended! Can you imagine, if he would have lost his identity by questioning his worth when Satan said, “if you are the son of God then tell this stone to become bread.” What would have happened? Or What if he would have worshiped the devil by taking his bait, of gaining a worldly Kingdom? Do you think we would have had the chance to be reborn in the spiritual realm? And when Jesus was tempted to take his own life, what would have happened if he made that choice? I can’t even think about him NOT being resurrected! I mean, really, think about it. What if Jesus died before coming perfected through faith? What if the testing had divided, and broke him? What would have happened if he took the bait? We would live eternally separated from God. It was through the testing that He overcome, and it was through professing that he stood on his claim! Fully God and fully man, Jesus came. To reconcile human spirits back to him! With Holy Spirit power, Jesus returned to Galilee, after walking through the wilderness and defeating Satan. And reports of his miracles began to spread quickly. Throughout the region, he taught regularly, in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. The funny thing is that he was not honored in his own town, the town of Nazareth, did not believe he was the Son of God. After reading the scroll of Isaiah, Jesus did say, “the scripture you just heard was fulfilled this very day.” The people were amazed by what came out of lips, they looked at him and saw the son of Joseph. Overwhelmed by what they knew, their human eyes blinded them from seeing the truth. Unbelief - is so typical, especially when a son of God prophesies in his own town. Jesus proceeded to say Elijah and Elisha could’ve healed many in Israel! But because you do not believe, they ministered to foreigners. The Nazarenes did not like what he had to say, they tried to kill him by pushing him off a mountain. But Jesus maneuvered, and got out quick! Before you knew it, he was in Capernaum. He cast out a demon with all authority, with all power, he told the demon to go. Because the evil spirit, did as he should, the news about Jesus spread quickly through the region! No matter what disease the people had, He healed them all with the touch of his hand! The crowds were amazed at what he could do, and the fallen angels were not at all amused! Jesus rebuked them, and refused to let them speak! They knew he was strong and they were weak! Before reaching the Sea of Galilee, Jesus told the people how he must preach. He said, “I must preach the good news of the Kingdom of God, to other towns too. This is why I was sent.” He had to say this, because they did not want him to leave them. So, that is the end of Luke Chapter 4 - it started with Jesus being led by Holy Spirit into the wilderness, to be tested by Satan, and then, professing his faith to overcome him. This led to Holy Spirit power, and tons of miracles, including casting out demons and healing the sick. At the end of the Chapter, Jesus did say, I'm being sent to other cities, I can not stay here. As I consider all of this, I wonder if this is how Holy Spirit leads us?
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