Words of Encouragement January - 11 - 2004
Shortly after Jesus' baptism, he went to face Satan in a grueling 40 days of temptation. Remember what Satan's opening words were? "If you are the Son of God..." Wasn't it great that God had already reassured him of his relationship before it was questioned? What do those you love need to hear from you today? You don't know when their time of trial will come; you just know it will, so go ahead and reassure them before it's necessary!
We see God's testimony of who Jesus was in
Mark 1:11.And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Let us pray.
Almighty and loving Father, please help us to say the right words of love and affection to those whom we love so that when temptation comes, or when others try to draw them away from us, they will not doubt our love for them.
In Jesus' name we pray.
Amen.