Daily Devotional Tempted Saturday, December 20th, 2014 Read James 1:12-18 Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. - James 1:12 (NRSV) The supermarket aisles were jammed, and customers jostled to be checked out. A store employee helped me unload my shopping cart. As the total came up on the checkout screen, I noticed a black plastic square on the bottom of the cart. I didn’t remember that being there before. I was being hurried along when I realized that the black square was an upturned tray of very expensive steak. I said to myself, You’re going to hold everyone up. Think of the savings! No one will know. It’s not your fault. Amid all these thoughts, I had to make an instant decision about whether to give in to this temptation or do the honest thing. “I’m sorry but something has been missed” I said. My order was repriced, and I left. As I walked away from the mutterings and shopping tensions, I also was aware of an incredible sense of peace. Our lives are filled with major temptations. However, Christ can give us the strength to triumph, even in the little ones. The Author Faye Roots (Queensland, Australia) Thought for the Day God will see and know the choices we make. Prayer Dear Lord, keep our hearts pure before you. In the little temptations as well as major choices, be our guide and strength this day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Prayer focus: To overcome temptation The Daily Reflections from Upper Room Ministries invite you to spend some time with God in reading, prayer, and meditation. Each reflection is based on an excerpt from an Upper Room book or magazine. Visit daily.upperroom.org/ and subscribe for free to receive reflections each day in your inbox.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:18:59 +0000