Daily Word - November 17, 2018

[Albert Finch]

Matthew 6:13 - "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen."

A temptation can be a difficult situation or a pressure. Contrary to popular belief, God is not the source of our temptations.

James 1:13 - "Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am tempted by God'; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone."

When we are under pressure, it is important to realize that God is not trying to entrap us. Satan is called the tempter (Matthew 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 3:5). Then why did Jesus instruct us to pray that the Father would not lead us into temptation?

This was simply a request for guidance so that we could be delivered from evil.
Another way of putting it: When we are presented with temptation -- Lord, please furnish us with guidance to be led away from it.

Jesus himself was tempted by Satan (Matthew 4, Luke 4). He trusted God fully for provision, protection, and purpose. The Father would no more lead us into temptation than He would withhold our daily bread.

The statements, "give us our daily bread" and "lead us not into temptation" are simply requests for what has already been provided for us. This part of the prayer serves as a reminder to us of God's promised protection (Psalm 91) and gives us an occasion to release our faith and appropriate what has already been provided.

PERIPHERAL SCRIPTURES

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. (1 Corinthians 15:57)

For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways. (Psalm 91:11

Affirmation:
I always receive from God because I have faith and do not doubt.

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