[The Glory Unveiled]
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. [ James 1:12 KJV ]
The love of God is an overwhelming reality that is also a mystery, even to the rulers and authorities in heavenly realms. In our experience, it is this love that compels us to endure or fight temptations. The Lord promises a crown of life for those who love Him, the same people who endure temptation. We endure whatever the world and the devil hurl at us because we love God. Joseph overcame the temptation to sleep with Mrs. Potiphar because he loved God. In his reply to the temptation of Potiphar’s wife, he said, “how could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God”(Genesis 39:9). He was concerned about what God thought about his actions. And this could only be because He cared about God and God’s opinion about him. Sometimes the love of God puts us in fire but our love for God will keep us there until His glory is revealed. Our love for God is the secret sauce to overcoming the temptations that the enemy throws at us. “They conquered him completely through the blood of the Lamb and the powerful word of his testimony. They triumphed because they did not love and cling to their own lives, even when faced with death.” (Revelation 12:11 TPT). They overcame because they did not love their own lives, but rather they loved God. The world will be a better place if we can love God and demonstrate our love for God through our relationship with others. Our love for God will render every temptation useless before us and crown us with life as promised by God.
Prayer_Bead: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for your love that is shared in our hearts. I resist temptations and the devil because I love you.
Wisdom_Quote: The secret sauce to overcoming temptations is the love of God.
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