Tested in the Wilderness

Our growth as Christians does not primarily take place in comfortable situations. Many characters in the Bible find themselves in the wilderness right before God uses them to make a huge impact. God wants to do a mighty work in us because he wants to do a mighty work through us. God knows that we grow most through tough trials, serious testing and difficult circumstances. It’s in these places we find out God is always with us and he is working in us.

In this episode, Pastor Dan talks about how Jesus is fresh off a forty-day fast when the devil tests him by tempting him to satisfy his cravings, to show off his power and to be recognized as ruler. Each time Satan tempts Jesus to give into these worldly desires, Jesus silences him by quoting scripture, deciding to allow God to satisfy him, and to worship God alone. When we are tempted in the wilderness times of life we can also stand firm in the faith and the truth of scripture. 

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