Devotion for Tuesday, September 23, 2025

“Immediately the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the wilderness.  And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him” (Mark 1:12-13).

We all go through temptations, but Jesus alone was able to resist all the temptation of the wicked one, avoiding the sin of not walking in the Father’s will.  Is this not the source of all the misery on this earth?  We have the ten commandments which we cannot keep, but obeying the Lord is the source of all joy.  Learn how to be ministered to by the angels and learn to seek the Lord’s will in all things.

Lord, You know that I am unable to do this without you.  With You, all things are possible.  Guide me in the journey You have laid before me, for You alone know all of the true pitfalls that come along while wandering through this age.  I need to be saved.  Sometimes daily and sometimes moment by moment.  Guide me, for I need Your experienced help.  You have set the path before me; help me to walk the path.

Lord Jesus, I suspect You have done and are doing more than I can imagine.  Above all of the meditations I contemplate, bring me to the place where I trust Your experienced leading.  Guide me according to Your plan of salvation and help me overcome the obstacles that will stand in the way.  Lead me always into the life You intend for me as You prepare me for eternity.  Amen.