Day 4

Luke 4

Verses 1 -13.  If you will, the link just above will open for easy reading. In these verses, you will learn of JESUS and the Evil One.

The chapter opens with JESUS having left Jordan where He had submitted to baptism and was then led by HOLY SPIRIT to the wilderness, some translations say a deserted place. Why? For “hand-to-hand” combat with the Evil One. Three of their conversations are recorded for us — I think they represent the whole of the weaknesses and temptations of fallen mankind.

It’s almost humorous to me that Satan would say, “IF You are the Son of GOD; considering the fool was at one time an anointed Cherub!
IF You are! Having spent time with JESUS in Heaven since his creation, he would dare use the word: IF!

JESUS responded with Scripture. It’s the only way to beat the old pro!

Verse 6 is Satan flaunting his victory in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve . . . so evil!
He also shows his colors in verse 7 — he wants worship!

Please remember in verse 4 JESUS quotes Scripture — by the way, HE knew The Scriptures to quote them because HE had been reading and studying Them since HE learned to read, as a Toddler, I suspect.
Think about it! GOD Incarnate studying The Scriptures HE breathed for man to pen.
As the GODMAN, HE had to study. It wasn’t just given to Him in the womb.  Father commissioned Him to live the life we don’t, which included KNOWing the Scriptures.

Verses 9-11. Guess who else has studied Scripture?
If we miss the importance of this, we will be putty in the hands of the evil one.  (I am reminded just now that Scripture says we are to be clay in The Potter’s Hand.) Isaiah 64:8
Satan is forever the Counterfeit!

I hope you will read Luke 4 and listen for HOLY SPIRIT to teach you.

Day 4.  Dig in there is WAY MORE in Luke 4 than we have written here today.

Until next time, holy hugs, Kathie