In order to be delivered from temptation, I must ask this one question. Are you one who truly loves the Lord? James 1:12 says this:
“Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive (the victor’s) crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.”
This is God’s promise to those who love Him. So again I ask, are you one who truly loves the Lord? It is important to search our hearts in asking this question if we want God’s promises for our lives. What does it mean to love Him? Here is a brief definition taken from the original language:
LOVE – A strong attachment to and a desire to be in the presence of. Actions of strong affection and commitment.
Is that you beloved? Do you have a strong attachment to the Lord and have a strong desire to be in His presence? If so, your actions and commitment in spending time with Him shall speak for themselves. Spending time doesn’t necessarily mean doing…doing…doing. It shouldn’t be a chore. It should be your heart’s desire to read His Word, sing songs of praise unto Him, and speak (pray) to Him. As we do this, we pull on Christ’s heart strings. He cannot help but love us in return. The result? The strength to overcome temptations and God’s evident promises in our lives. Beloved, test your heart against the definition of love towards the Lord so all may go well with you. If you do not have the desire to constantly be in His presence, pray for it. I assure you, He will gladly comply with your request.
“Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive (the victor’s) crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.”
This is God’s promise to those who love Him. So again I ask, are you one who truly loves the Lord? It is important to search our hearts in asking this question if we want God’s promises for our lives. What does it mean to love Him? Here is a brief definition taken from the original language:
LOVE – A strong attachment to and a desire to be in the presence of. Actions of strong affection and commitment.
Is that you beloved? Do you have a strong attachment to the Lord and have a strong desire to be in His presence? If so, your actions and commitment in spending time with Him shall speak for themselves. Spending time doesn’t necessarily mean doing…doing…doing. It shouldn’t be a chore. It should be your heart’s desire to read His Word, sing songs of praise unto Him, and speak (pray) to Him. As we do this, we pull on Christ’s heart strings. He cannot help but love us in return. The result? The strength to overcome temptations and God’s evident promises in our lives. Beloved, test your heart against the definition of love towards the Lord so all may go well with you. If you do not have the desire to constantly be in His presence, pray for it. I assure you, He will gladly comply with your request.
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