a personal reflection on today's Gospel Luke 4:1-13 1st Sunday of Lent 2019 Mar 10, 2019
I don't want to be in the wilderness. No food, shelter & water may not be potable. More importantly, no Internet! 
Jesus stayed "for forty days in the wilderness” (Luke 4:2). HE did not have access to the basic needs. HE ate nothing & ended up hungry. The worst part is that in HIS lowest physical condition, the devil tempts HIM. What can we learn from today's Gospel?
The bad news is this - WE CANNOT AVOID THE “wilderness” IN OUR LIVES. There will always be moments when you feel weak, helpless & desperate.
But here is the good news - JESUS SHOWS US THAT WE TOO CAN OVERCOME THE THREATS OF THE WILDERNESS. There is no need to worry when you find yourself in the wilderness. Why?
Because Jesus knows how it is to be in one. HE personally experienced it.
Jesus knows what being hungry is all about.
Jesus knows how it is to be tempted.
Jesus understands what you are going through.
Jesus knows how it is to be tempted.
Jesus understands what you are going through.
It takes one to know one. That is why the perfect God became man so he can show us the Way (John 14:6).
Lastly, the better news is that Jesus shows us how to win over temptation. How?
By using The Word of God. Three times Jesus was tested. Three times HE counters with "It is written”, then quotes the written word of God.
Friends, do not fear the wilderness because Jesus says that “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
Tandaan, ang kaparangan ay nagiging paraiso dahil parati mo kasama si Kristo.
Have a blessed week! - alvinfabella@yahoo.com
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