Identity Battle

Matthew 3:16 (MSG)
The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God’s Spirit-it looked like a dove-descending and landing on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: “This is my Son, chosen and marked by my love, delight of my life.”

Matthew 4:1 (MSG)
Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. The Devil was ready to give it. Jesus prepared for the Test by fasting forty days and forty nights. That left him, of course, in a state of extreme hunger, which the Devil took advantage of in the first test: “Since you are God’s Son, speak the word that will turn these stones into loaves of bread.”

Matthew 4:3 (AMP)
And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

Matthew 4:5 (MSG)
For the second test the Devil took him to the Holy City. He sat him on top of the Temple and said, “Since you are God’s Son, jump.” The Devil goaded him by quoting Psalm 91: “He has placed you in the care of angels. They will catch you so that you won’t so much as stub your toe on a stone.”

Matthew 4:6 (AMP)
And he said [mockingly] to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written, ‘HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU [to serve, care for, protect and watch over You]’; and ‘THEY WILL LIFT YOU UP ON their HANDS, SO THAT YOU WILL NOT STRIKE YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.'”

Dear readers this is the battle of the mind daily

Doubtful of our identity in Christ

When you are forgiven washed by the blood of Jesus a child of God , do not be shaken what comes your way

Embracing your unique identity in Christ is one of the biggest threats to the enemy. Knowing who you are and whose you are will ease your battles. Trust God in the journey.

Blessings

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