Then was Jesus ... tempted of the devil

Daily Light Devotions - July 7 - Morning

Then was Jesus ... tempted of the devil.

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 1 

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 2 

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 3 

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 4 

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 5 

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1. Matt 4:1; 

2. Heb 5:7-9; 

3. Heb 4:15; 

4. 1 Cor 10:13; 

5. 2 Cor 12:9