DAY 29 - Overcoming Temptation

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DAY 29

Read: Genesis 39

When faced with temptation, Joseph did not yield to it. In our darkest hour, we are often tempted to sin; we disobey God, we give into self-pity, anger and bitterness. Though Joseph was going through a lonely period, a dark time in his life, he did not disobey God nor did he displease Him or do evil in His sight. Rather, Joseph kept himself pure.     www.newhopetv.org

During a difficult time in my life when I was broken, sad and deeply hurt, my mentor Rupen Das cautioned me to watch out. In vulnerable times, Satan can take advantage and tempt us to sin, to do what is not right in God’s sight. When we feel lonely, sad, discouraged or depressed, we tend to sin easily. At such times, our stronghold against temptation and sin is the great joy and happiness in God that is ours in Christ Jesus.

May you and I hold onto this assurance and trust God to give us the strength not to yield to temptation.

:: Prayer ::

Thank you, Dear Lord for Joseph’s life. Even through his difficult times he chose to do what is pleasing in your sight. Help us to obey and follow you as Joseph did. This we ask in Jesus name, Amen.

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