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Matthew 4

Matthew 4 is one of my favorite chapters in the bible. It reminds us that we shall overcome all. Satan tempts, but it is up to us to resist those temptations. God knew the world was doomed, so He sent Jesus to be an example for everyone else. Jesus was driven to the desert by God to be tempted. Jesus was tempted during isolation. We all know it is hard to do good, and our culture seems to be in the desert right now. Society is struggling. We have to face temptation and overcome it. We need to feel a sense of peace to make America great again. You have to lean on God. Jesus left home, and he made a new home. He went to the people and he started a ministry of repentance. If you repent, you follow and keep your faith. So many people are in the valley of death. When the Holy Spirit says "move," you move. Christ called on the commoners because he knew they would do the work he needed done. Don't condemn others, encourage them. Christ is with you and you are never alone. It's in Christ's hands. Accompany others and give them to Christ. No gift is better than Jesus. He is the reason. He is the only way we will ever walk from temptation. Quote scripture. Talk to God. Use God to guide our culture. We can and will overcome. Prepare ourselves to make American great again. Jesus heard spiritually. He knows all needs of disciples. Jesus hears us when we cry out. Jesus preached out in the public, not in the temple. Don't be bound by walls. We are called to go to people. There is no excuse not to go. Too many people live in spiritual darkness - turning away from God. Nurture the non-believers, show them the light, plant the seed. The two brothers were dirt poor. Jesus calls, don't tell Him you don't have time. He is not asking us to leave anything behind. He wants us to follow Him and bring our families with us. Jesus says, "follow me," asking us to receive. Receiving blessings allows for many others to follow. The Father governs the house. He keeps the family as a unit. GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN

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