James 1:12(Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when
he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised
to them that love him).
To overcome temptation one needs to have a clear definition of his or her goal.
Is it what fighting for or do you want to sell your birthright like Esau who
could not endure hunger for a second? The bible said that he despises his
birthright because of food and God collected it and gave it to Jacob. Genesis
25:32(Esau said behold I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this
birthright do to me? 33 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto
him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and
pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink and rose up and went his way; thus
Esau despised his birthright). If you fall into temptation you
have just despised your crown, your glorious destiny. And God hates those who
despise what he generously gave them. Temptation is the time for you to
choose between God and Satan. Whatever decision you make during that period
shows who you love. It is a test of love. The promise of the crown of life is
for those who love God; it is for those who choose him in that crucial time of
trial. God rewards those who seek him diligently and he will reward all your
acts of royalty in Jesus name (Hebrews 11:6). 1
Corinthians 2:9(But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard neither
have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them
that love him). Those who overcome temptation are those that love
God. It is the love of God in our heart that empowers us to overcome temptation
and pass every trial. In every temptation lies our crown and enthronement; so
don't hate temptation, pray to overcome it except you want to remain in
one position. The bible says blessed is the man that endures temptation;
temptation is meant to be endured because it is not going to be forever; it is
just for a moment. Temptation does not kill anyone, instead it provides an
avenue for our promotion if we endure. The bible said we are tempted with our
lust (James 1:13-15). Which is very true because it is not temptation if it is
not something you really desire, but it is an abomination unto the Lord. It is
what God does not like that you will be tempted with. Temptation can be defined
in my own term as a test of your love for God. Remember God does not tempt
anyone; the devil is the tempter, he is the accuser of the brethren. Those who
overcame said they don’t want to offend God. For example: Jesus was
tempted with food when he was hungry. Devil offer him power when he went to
seek for empowerment (Matthew 4:1-11); Joseph was
tempted with sex when he was alone with his master's wife and the bible said he
was full of age and good looking (Genesis 3:1-16). At
that age his hormone will be yearning for things like that but he had it under
control and he was enthroned. To overcome temptation you need to soak yourself
in the word of God. Jesus remembers what the word of God said concerning what
the devil was offering him. Joseph remembers what the word of God said
concerning what the devil was offering him. Daniel refused to eat King’s
delicacy because it was not lawful for him to eat such food, he refused to
defile himself and God gave him favor and also promoted him in that same
kingdom (Daniel 1:1-17); he chose to be in the side
God, and God showed up for him. Friends as you make up your mind to choose God
today He will give you grace to overcome temptation in Jesus name. So we
can also say that temptation is the devil offering you an alternative or
something contrary to the word of God. May you receive grace to stand against
him in Jesus name. The bible says that they that overcome receive their crown
you are the next in line to receive your crown in Jesus name. No promotion
without an exam in this kingdom, so receive grace to pass your next level exam
in grant style. From now henceforth when you see temptation know that
promotion is on the way and get set to defeat the enemy of your
promotion. 1 Corinthian 10:13(There hath no temptation taken you but
such as is common to man: but God is faithful who will not suffer you to be
tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to
escape, that ye may be able to bear it). You are an overcomer
because greater is he that is in you than the devil (1 John 4:4).
What you need to overcome temptation has been deposited in you at new birth.
Say to yourself, I can do it. What God has in stock for me is far better than
what the devil is offering me now. What he is offering me now is a distraction
to my throne and I refuse to be distracted because I know who I am. The bible
said that in every temptation God also makes way for us to escape. You shall
escape in Jesus name. If the greater one is not inside you, the tempter will
continue to have you for lunch; that’s why it is very important to choose where
your loyalty lies. Jesus says without him we can do nothing; here is an
opportunity to have him inside you in case you have not, by praying this
salvation prayer below.
Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot
help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood.
Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you
as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.
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