Devotion

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Theme:  Understanding the Lord's Prayer ~ Overcoming Grace
Text: Matthew 6:13

And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

The Lord is Holy and He does not take any delight with sin. His call to us always is to remove idols  and any other thing that leads us into sin (Isaiah 55:6-7).

However whenever we are enticed to sin, there's always a divine way of escape. Every form of temptation that comes our way, is not above our ability to overcome. It is only when we refuse to allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us that we fall to these sins (1 Corinthians 10:13). When Joseph was tempted by Portiphar's wife, the best thing he did, was to flee. Though he was convicted wrongfully yet, it was meant to reveal the power of God (Genesis 39-50).

The Lord delivers us from evil and prompts us to know what we've done is not right. An example is the words of Nathan to David when he committed adultery and murder in 2 Samuel 12. David responded to this with confession unto God and repentance (Psalm 51). Do not hide under the presence of enjoying grace and continue to sin. A man who has been advised severally but fails to heed to warning will be met with sudden destruction  (Proverbs 6:12-15;  29:1).

The Lord reigns forevermore. His Kingdom has no end. Take up your Cross and follow Jesus in all humility.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, lead me in this life's journey that I may imitate You till the roll is called up yonder and I'm counted among the chosen. AMEN!

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