Devotion for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

“And he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.  And the devil said to Him, “I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish” (Luke 4:5-6).

The devil is a liar.  The world is not his.  It has never been.  Like all of the tyrants who have ever lived, he acts as if the lies he spews are true.  The devil makes nothing.  He perverts what has been created.  He calls for others to worship the created – beginning with him – and not worship the One who created all things.  What good does it do to gain everything knowing that you will die and all that you have gained will go to another?

Lord God and Savior of us all, You have tolerated the foolishness of liars who come along and pretend with great fervor that what they speak is true.  Truth is that which is.  You are truth.  Living in an age where there is much confusion, because of all of the lies, open our minds and hearts to know when we are being lied to.  Help the faithful to cling to what is true and reject lies.

Lord Jesus, hungry and alone, You were tempted beyond what any of us could endure.  You have overcome for our sake.  I have fallen for the lies of this world.  I have lived as though things were mine.  You have shown me that the life I have is a gift You give.  Guide me out of the tangle of lies that this world spews that I may live with You.  You are the way, the truth and the life.  Help me this day to abide in You.  Amen.