SATAN'S POWER IS LIMITED

SATAN'S POWER IS LIMITED

MT. 4:1-11; MK. 1:12-13; LK. 4:1-13

The wording of this verse implies that Satan exhausted his arsenal of temptations on Jesus and then had to leave.

We have mistakenly given Satan too much credit. He does not have a limitless number of temptations that he can pull on us. As 1 Jn. 2:16 says, there are three areas where the devil tempts us: 

(1) the lust of the flesh, 

(2) the lust of the eyes, and 

(3) The pride of life.

 Jesus' three temptations correspond to these.

By ascribing to Satan limitless temptations and abilities, we have built up our adversary to be bigger than he is. 

The truth is,  13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to [a]bear it.   1 Cor 10:13 NKJV

Footnotes:

1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Endure

Satan would have you to think that he is more significant than he really is. 

One of his greatest weapons is intimidation, but he has been defeated. His teeth have been pulled. Now he can only roar like a lion seeking to devour uninformed souls who don't know their authority in Christ (1 Pet. 5:8).

Today, realize that whatever Satan is fighting you with is only temporary. Don't quit. In due season you will reap if you faint not (Gal. 6:9).

Don't give in to the false promises of Satan and all those who follow him!

Many people live miserable lives because they do not seek the truth and /or they are following most of the world's falsehoods.  Prayer and absolute Faith are the actual keys to a Blessed and Santafied life dear friend!

So why follow and wallow in self-pity when the Gospel Truth is free and available to all persons?