Wilderness

Luke 4:1-13

It was only Winter Break, but temptation of all forms were present. I was allowed to do anything I wanted. It was break and I felt like I was free from all responsibility. It was an interesting feeling. I had 3 weeks to play and do whatever I wanted. I tried reading the Bible at the beginning of the week, but as the break progressed, I was spiritually empty and too drowned in my selfishness in doing what I wanted to do.

Jesus listed 3 commands in recollection during his trials: you cannot live on earthly things alone, worship God only, and do not test God.

Jesus did not fall to any luxury that was offered to him; anything that would make us turn our heads at a moments glance. Why is it so hard to maintain this relationship between God and us? Why is accountability even necessary when it comes to God, but not when we dream about money, cars, Sequence, friends, girl/boy-friend and other worldly things. I don't need someone to remind me to practice guitar because I enjoy doing it on my own!

I really wish I was more like Jesus. This man I look up to and long to be more Him. Even though I am continuously learning to grasp the world as he saw it, I am still amazed at his being. To never be tempted, to never fall under the devil's plans knowing your stance in God's kingdom.

I'm just a broken person looking for the Son and ultimately the Father.. Because there is a sacrifice for the sinner.

Amen.