4/17 SOAP

Scripture - Matthew 4 (Satan tempts Jesus in the desert)

Observation - He was led BY THE SPIRIT TO BE TEMPTED BY THE DEVIL. Interesting. It was like he had to be in a situation where he was severely tempted to strengthen his faith before his ministry. He had to face the devil in his weakest moments with no food for 40 days/nights and win. Jesus combatted every temptation with scripture. The devil also used scripture to try to confuse Jesus. Once the devil left him, angels came and attended him. (So much in the spiritual realm we don't see. It's such a battle for our souls, distracting us from our purposes here).

James, John (brothers), Peter & Andrew (brothers) were all fisherman and were the first 4 of the 12 disciples. They left their own agendas (nets) and followed Him immediately. These guys were from Galilee, Jesus' hometown.

The first place of Jesus' ministry where he healed the sick and preached was Galilee. "News about him spread all over Syria."


Application - Scripture is our sword to fight off the temptations of the devil. I need to know it to use it. Face the distractions of the devil and resist them with my full will.

Do I follow when Jesus calls me?

Prayer- God, help me to know the details of your word more. There is so much I don't know or pay attention to. Help me to discern when I am distracted, face the devil, and use scripture to turn my heart back to you. Help me lay aside my will for my life, and when you call, follow your leading.