Jedi 4 Christ

Every Jedi, and every disciple of Christ, is tested. Another word for that is tempted. James 1:3 says that the testing of your faith produces perseverance, or endurance. We must prove ourselves worthy of the honor and responsibility given to us. Our Master, Jesus, did not avoid the test just because He is God. He was tested, and He was tempted. Before beginning His ministry Jesus was baptised by John to fulfill prophecy. Then He went out into the wilderness as the Holy Spirit led him. He fasted 40 days (a very good way to discipline the flesh). Then the devil came and tempted Him. He used Scripture and appealed to Jesus in ways that would tempt Him. Picture from www.denofgeek.com Each time Jesus answered back with Scripture and stood His ground against the temptation. He proved to be faithful against some very tempting offers. (Who wouldn't rather take the glory, rule the world and AVOID the pain of the cross--that's what the devil offered Jesus, and he could've ...

Do You Want to be a Warrior? Do you want to represent Christ in such a way that you make a difference in this world and the next? Do you want to be a warrior? Yes? Then you must train. Train your body and your mind as well as your spirit. Lack of discipline in one area will pull other areas down. Right now you are soft, but when war comes, you need to be hard. You have to train hard when you can’t see the war yet, so you’ll be ready when the war comes. You must remain focussed. Keep your eyes clear and on your goal no matter what distractions come and tempt you to look away. You must become skilled with the light saber (sword). This takes much practice. First to know the Word of God, which is the Sword of the Spirit. Then to learn how and when to use it. Become aware of your own personal weaknesses. Is it food? Then you can fast for a time. Is it T.V.? Then fast the T.V. for a time or cut down the time you give to it. Whatever draws your attention, whatever you...