Pastor Bob DuPar
March 20, 2008

Journal Entry


Scripture

Numbers 30:1-31:54; Luke 4:1-30; Psalm 63:1-11; Proverbs 11:20-21.

Observation

Luke 4:1-2 wins the understatement of the year award. Jesus spent 40 days in the desert, eating nothing, and at the end of this time He was hungry. I guess so!

Satan’s temptation to Jesus in Luke 4:5-8 of offering Him the splendor of all the kingdoms of the world if Jesus would worship him seems to me to be an offer which he stills extends to people today. There is nothing wrong with wealth as long as a person acknowledges that it’s all God’s. But, I truly believe that there are some individuals in this world who possess extreme wealth as a result of selling-out to satan. It’s a very real option – not just an empty offer on the part of satan.

I love it when Jesus reads from Isaiah and then sits down and says, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:21)

Application

Jesus battles each of Satan’s three temptations by quoting Scripture. Knowing Scripture and using it in spiritual warfare is powerful! I often underestimate the power and practicality of God’s Word.

Prayer

“Jesus, thank You for the model You left for us – a model of dependence upon Your Father and one which showcased the importance of Scripture. Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for Your great humility in taking on flesh.”