Jesus fasted for forty days and nights.
After this, he was very hungry.
The devil came to Jesus to tempt him, saying,
"If you are the Son of God,
tell these rocks to become bread."
God loves you too much to leave you undeveloped and immature. "God disciplines us for our good that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it". Expect to be tested by the Devil.
And watch for his trick. You can know what to expect. "We are not ignorant of his schemes"
We know Satan will attack weak spots first. Forty days of fasting left Jesus famished, so Satan began with the topic of bread. Jesus' stomach was empty, so to the stomach Satan turned.
Where are you empty? Are you hungry for attention, craving success, longing for intimacy? Be aware of your weakness. Bring them to God before Satan bring them to you.
"God Is with You Every Day" By Max Lucado
久しぶりだからか、それとも、私には難解な英語なのか、それすらよくわからないほど、読むのに、苦労したけど、でも最後のフレーズだけはとてもよくわかった。
お見事、さすがマックスとも思った。
餓えは素早く神に訴えよ、サタンがそれをあなたに訴える前にに、座布団一枚！
でも、問題は、私の渇きがどこにあるのか、まずは、それをわかること。自覚すること。
★「座布団一枚」をどれほどの人が理解してくれているだろう。
ほんとは「マックスルケードさんに30点」と書きたかったのだけど、これはもっと、理解されないと思った。
ご存知でしょうか。
「はらたいらさんに30点」とか「竹下景子に20点」というフレーズ