Jesus
was full of the Holy Ghost and possessed the power to serve God’s purpose. Then
came the beginning of the testing. Ryrie states that Satan’s intention was to
make Christ sin so as to thwart God’s plan for the redemption of man by
disqualifying the Savior. But, this event was not for the benefit of Satan. The
Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness and God’s purpose was to prove His Son to
be sinless and thus a worthy Savior. Ryrie states further that it is clear that
Jesus was actually tempted and it is equally clear that He was sinless.
Luke
4:2-13 gives the details of the confrontation between Jesus, the Son of Truth, and
the Deceiver, Satan. The grueling encounter continued for 40 days and Satan
used all his best tactics but he had no power over the Son of Truth. All he
could do was walk away from the battlefield in defeat. But, Jesus returned
in the power of the Spirit! Luke 4:14, “And Jesus returned in the power of the
Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region
round about.”
This
classic battle has repeated itself every day since that time. The same scenario
has played out in our lives. The Truth has prevailed and the deceiver is
defeated. That is God’s Plan!
After
His departure, Jesus sent the Holy Ghost to lead and guide us into the fullness
of our relationship with God. The fruit of that relationship will cause us to
seek for and walk in God’s purpose for our lives. It is expedient that we
experience the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. It is equally important
that we yield to His leading so as to recognize God’s purpose in us. It is not
enough that our days are filled with “good” works but our works must have their
origin in God’s directive for us.
The power to serve God’s purpose only comes in the power of the Holy Ghost! That is why we must experience regeneration and the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. Submission and obedience to the Holy Spirit is the only way we have the Power To Serve God’s Purpose!
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