With all the evil in our world, we live with a certain amount of fear and we call out to God for his safe keeping. While we all pray for protection from physical harm, I wonder if we pray at all for spiritual protection.
Main Points:
1. Temptation is a battle because sin is more than just a choice – it is a power, an intimidating force in our lives. We live in this world surrounded by influences that pull at our souls, lure our affections, and seduce our wills.
2. So, what is the Lord telling us to pray? This prayer recognizes our spiritual weakness. Our tendency to yield to temptation. This prayer is saying, “God I’m too weak on my own. I need your help when I face the trials of life. Protect me from temptations that I encounter because of my sinful desires. Give me strength. Help me to respond in a way that honors you.
3. This simple prayer - “lead us not into temptation” gives us hope that we do not have to fight this battle alone. It is a prayer for spiritual protection.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Luke 11:4, Jesus instructed us to pray these words: “Lead us not into temptation.”
Psalm 37:23-24 – “If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
Psalm 19:14 – “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD.”
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