It's Free!

Luke 3:21-22; 4:1-2, 13- Many times in life we focus on minor things and miss out on the larger picture. When Jesus was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended on him while he prayed. It is tempting to spend our time focusing on the specifics of how that happened; what it looked and sounded like, or what method he employed to receive it and fail to focus on what the Holy Spirit did in Jesus. Jesus went through a severe time of testing and temptation through the strength given by the Holy Spirit. Satan threw every device at his disposal at Jesus but was unsuccessful. Jesus employed no methods, no gimmicks sold by other preachers, or positive thought strategies. Jesus employed what is available to every believer- the power and strength of the Holy Spirit working in him. Don't be confused by the proliferation of messages out there. Don't get caught in the traps of specifics some would push upon you. Pray that God's Holy Spirit would come and give you the strength to overcome everything Satan can throw at you. It is a power that cannot be bought or sold. But it is available to all who will accept it in faith.