The Life and Ministry of Jesus
And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 6:13
We are here taught to ask God to deliver us from the evil that is in the world, the evil that is within our own hearts, and not least from the evil one, the devil. We confess that, so long as we are in the body, we are constantly seeing, hearing and feeling the presence of evil. It is about us, and within us, and around us on every side. We entreat him who alone can preserve us, to be continually delivering us from its power.
We conclude by offering to him our hearts, giving him all honor and praise, and rejoicing that he is King of kings, and Lord of lords. And now let us examine ourselves and see whether we really desire to have the things which we are taught to ask for in the Lord’s Prayer. May we resolve that, by God’s help, our hearts shall always go together with our lips! Happy is the person who can really call God “Father” through Jesus Christ the Saviour, and can therefore say a heartfelt “Amen” to all that the Lord’s Prayer contains. 1
Personal Encouragement
What is your responsibility in fleeing from temptation? When God has provided a way of escape, are you quick to take the exit, or do you continue to flirt with the temptation to sin? Do you treat temptation like a game, or do you fear the consequences of sin?
I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. John 17:15
The Bible says to flee temptation. It never says to flirt with temptation.
A Prayer
Lord, thank You for providing all that I need to keep me from sin.
1. Ryle, J. C. (1993). Matthew. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
