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THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 26Matthew 4:8-10 (ESV)The One and Only True King“Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed himall the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, ‘Allthese things I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me’. ThenJesus said to him, ‘Be gone, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worshipthe Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’”In this temptation our Lord was offered the world and to become itsking. What is also included in this offer from Satan was status, significancefrom the people of the world. Jesus could have received anythingHis heart desired according to the devil.So many times in life this same temptation presents itself to us in oneform or another. Human nature craves and desires to be sought after andhave people come to them for their advice and opinion. We would love tohave it all and the glory that comes with it, right in the palm of our hand.Jesus could have had it all if He would have worshiped Satan. Butthank the Lord that Jesus did not define life by this world or by personalsignificance. Thank the Lord He resisted temptation for us!Ironically, by Jesus resisting this temptation rather than giving into it,He proves He was already the One and only true King!This Lent season I reflect on the times I have failed to resist temptationand the need to repent. This Lent season, I thank Jesus that He is theonly One Who can take this sin from me and create a right spirit withinme.Lord, I thank You for Your guidance and holy Word to show me how toserve only You. Amen.Bob Prue (Rosebud Sioux)Lawrence, Kansas14