Every temptation pits our will against our Fathers. It is a form of glorifying ourselves above God simply because we are elevating our desires above his.
“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he departed again to the mountain by himself alone” (John 6:15).
Jesus did not allow people to manipulate him into doing anything contrary to his mission. He removed himself from temptation. He left to be alone with his Father.
Have you been alone with your Father today? How do we imagine we will be able to withstand temptation to glorify ourselves if we do not go to the source of spiritual strength?
