I just finished re-watching the Passion of the Christ. I was wanting to watch it again during this week just as a reminder of what Jesus did for me. And for you. The movie contains many theatrical elements that are not necessarily Biblical, including Satan's presence at Gethsemane. In the gospel accounts, it tells of Jesus praying and finding the disciples asleep. In the movie, Satan is tempting Jesus to believe that He can't do the will of the Father, that no one man could bear the burden of all sin. While I am no Bible scholar, I believe this could have happened, though the writer may not have known. Christ himself would have been the only one to know of Satan's presence there while He was praying.
I have felt the attack of the enemy for the last couple of months. I have allowed myself to feel insignificant, worthless, and unworthy. I feel the need to go out and work to help with our financial situation and the door has not yet been opened for me to find a job in my field. So, I have blamed myself and have taken on the spirit of doubt even to the point of feeling inadequate.
Today, I am reminded that Satan is real, but that he has no power over me because I can claim the name of my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Satan trembles when he sees even the weakest saint on her knees! Praise God! However painful it was, Jesus died on the cross for the remission of my sins so that I might live an abundant life claiming the promises that He has made me.
Jeremiah 29:11 He has a purpose and perfect will for my life through which He intends to prosper me!
John 10:10 While the enemy desires to take our lives from us, Jesus came that we might have life and have it to the full!
2 Timothy 1:7 The spirit God gives us is power, love, and self-discipline.
If anyone has ever felt or is feeling attacked by the enemy, remember: the battle has already been won. At the name of Jesus, Satan trembles because he knows he has already been defeated. Don't let him have power over you that is not his!! Jesus died so that you might have life!
