Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.
Observation: The High Priest that is being talked about here is Jesus. He lived on the Earth, as a man, for thirty-three years. During that time He was tempted time and time again. It’s not a sin to be tempted. It’s the same concept as dieting. Seeing the food is not the problem….not the sin. It’s when we give in and overstuff ourselves that it becomes a problem. Its when we give into temptation that we actually sin. Jesus showed us that it is possible to fight off temptation and not sin.
Application: There are things that I am tempted with everyday. We all are. There are times that I give in. Being lazy is definitely a huge one as of late. Not that sitting back and relaxing is a bad thing, but when it slows you down or stops you from doing the things you’re suppose to do is when it becomes a issue. That’s a good part of the reason this S.O.A.P. is late. Granted I was a day ahead of schedule(posted two in one day) I still missed spending time with God yesterday. I want to break that habit, and I will.
Prayer: God, I pray that I can fight off the temptations I face daily. They are there to try and keep me from doing the right things. I mess up a lot, but I think I am making strides and getting better. Thank You for being patient with me. Thank You for putting AMAZING friends in my life. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
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