Day 6 - March 11, 2025
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Take this time to enjoy a closer walk with God. Read a short devotion and a selected Bible verse each day.
It’s Day 6 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.
DEVOTION
Matthew 4:2 (NIV) reveals the measure Jesus took to prepare to be tempted by the devil. "After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry." The Holy Spirit led Jesus out to the wilderness(verse 1) knowing He was about to face temptation. Knowing there was a very big test coming Jesus prepared physically and spiritually. 40 days is a LONG time to go without food! But Jesus knew this coming confrontation with the enemy would be significant and full of purpose.
It's at the very next verse that the devil showed up. Just as Jesus revealed that He was hungry the devil taunts Him to turn stones into biscuits. Isn't it just like the enemy to come at us tempting us with the very thing he thinks could make us stumble?!! Even though Jesus was hungry He resisted the devil and used the Word to combat him. In fact, as the enemy came at Him three different times, with three different temptations, Jesus spoke the Word in every situation.
When we are called to a fast, whether it is food, or tv, or social media; whatever you are letting go of or giving up, it is really important to fill that void with prayer and the Word of God. The devil WILL try to come at you. The most important weapon we have to combat the enemy's temptations is the Word! His name is Jesus. Filling up on Jesus and knowing His Word is our best defense in times like these.
VERSE
Verse Matthew 4:2 (NIV)
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AUTHOR
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Denise Harper
Denise Harper is originally from Delaware. After graduating from high school she lived in Charlotte, NC & Pensacola, FL before returning to her roots in Delaware in 1990 with her hubby.Denise worked in radio for 12 years before coming to The Bridge. She & Bill began doing mornings together on 101.3 WXPZ (The Light FM) over 26 years ago.
If Denise hadn’t realized her dream of singing professionally and her passion for sharing encouragement through radio she would’ve most likely been a teacher…or a barista! (The perfect combination of her love for coffee and her love for people!)
