“Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.'” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'” Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.”

Matthew 4:5-11 ESV

http://bible.com/59/mat.4.5-11.esv

All,

This stands out because the devil says, “If you are the Son of God”. It seems that doubt is one of satan’s favorite schemes. When you are tempted, is it rooted in doubt of who you are? Does satan promise you worldly treasures to entice you away from putting God first in your life? Please pray that we and our friends know whose we are in Christ. Please pray for Julie Hires Dad.