If
you read the Gospels thoroughly you soon would discover how prevalent
obstructions were in the life of Jesus. Even before Jesus was born Joseph, who was
engaged to Mary, was ready to abandon her when he realized she was pregnant. However,
God told Joseph by way of a dream that Mary’s pregnancy was acceptable because
it was an immaculate conception.
While Jesus was fasting in a desert
wilderness, Satan began actively laying out obstructions comprised of promises to
give him an easy way to fame and fortune. Jesus countered Satan’s obstructions with
God's Word, which in effect neutralized Satan’s power to control him. We, like
Jesus, can turn obstructions into opportunities to grow, to become stronger and
please God with our choices to serve him and him alone.
These scriptures demonstrate that Jesus was prepared
to encounter temptations and obstructions regardless of their source. You can show
the world you’re a Christian and far from powerless when faced with obstructions
of any magnitude that Satan may place before you.
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