Jesus’ identity was challenged by Satan. He said “If” you are the Son of Man. Then Satan challenged Jesus to take a short cut and test God. However, Jesus had a confidence that comes from having a close relationship with God. He knew that God would provide for his physical need of food in the right time. In this temptation, Satan was trying to get Jesus to focus on what he didn’t have, food. When I focus on what I don’t have, it usually leads me to feel empty and envious of others. Jesus focused on what he did have, the “Word of God.”
What gifts and abilities has God blessed you with? If you didn’t care what others thought, Who would you be? What would you do? Where would you work? Who would you love?
Is your identity being challenged?
When Jesus calls his disciples, he says “I will teach you to be fishers of men.” People are more important to God than money. I believe God’s #1 objective is to let people know that he loves them. He needs some folks who are willing to share this love.
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