NorthStar Community Daily Devotional

Day 13 - Trash Talk and Live Large

Scripture focus: Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. The Devil was ready to give it. Jesus prepared for the Test by fasting forty days and forty nights. That left him, of course, in a state of extreme hunger, which the Devil took advantage of in the first test: "Since you are God's Son, speak the word that will turn these stones into loaves of bread." Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: "It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God's mouth." Matthew 4:1-4 The Message Bad life: Fear fuels the addictive personality. Living life God’s way: "Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.” Matthew 5:11-12 The Message Application: Things I fear: (make a list). Fear isn’t a very effective or healthy motivator. It leads to a lot of unconscious living and bad outward behaving. To beat back my fears, I am going to remind myself that I am in good company. The people in my life who are good company for me are: (name ‘em). Find some time to connect with those who are good company for you. Recommended reading: Genesis 48-50

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