A Word of Encouragement

May 9, 2026

Mission Mountain Range - Jan 2014

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Satan's temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-10) was directed at His human needs:

His physical needs: "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread."

His pride: "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down." - "Show off your invincibility."

His comfort: "All these things I will give You, if You fall down and worship me." "I will give you what you want without all the suffering."

Jesus' responses all point to His dependence on His Father to accomplish God’s purposes for creation; concluding the interaction with, "Go away, Satan! For it is written: 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.'"

Then Jesus "began to preach and say, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'" "Turn around, focus on Me, God's presence has come near." (Matthew 4:17)

Hannah couldn't have any children, and she was continually mocked by Peninnah - her husband's other wife. (1 Samuel 1:1-7)

Elkanah her husband would say to her, "Hannah, why do you weep, and why do you not eat, and why is your heart sad? Am I not better to you than ten sons?"
	1 Samuel 1:8

In a world where we are constantly bombarded by Satan's temptations, Jesus says,

Do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things are what the nations of the world eagerly seek; and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be provided to you.
	Luke 12:29-31

The Creator of the universe will give us everything we need if we focus on Him and seek to follow His plans. Is that not better than anything you could possibly want?

Boreh Ketzot HaAretz - Creator of the ends of the earth - thank You that I can trust You for my every need.

For such is God, our God forever and ever; He will lead us until death.
	Psalm 48:14

He is better than anything the world has to offer,