Push Through - Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts

T.D. Jakes・2 minutes read

Jesus faced and overcame temptations from the devil in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of relying on scripture and God's presence to resist negative influences and fulfill one's calling. The text explores how attachment styles and thought life can impact relationships with God, highlighting the need to confront challenges, guard against vulnerabilities, and rely on spiritual strength to navigate adversities.

Insights

  • Individuals' attachment styles, whether secure, anxiously attached, or avoidant, can impact how they relate to God, reflecting patterns seen in human relationships.
  • Confronting negative thoughts, resisting exploitation of vulnerabilities, and relying on scripture's power are crucial for overcoming challenges and fulfilling one's purpose in alignment with God's will.

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  • What happened to Jesus after being baptized?

    Led into the Wilderness by the Spirit.

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Summary

00:00

"Jesus Tempted in Wilderness, Angels Minister"

  • Jesus emerges after 18 years, gets baptized by John, and is led into the Wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil.
  • After fasting for 40 days and nights, Jesus is tempted by the devil to turn stones into bread, but he responds with scripture.
  • The devil then tempts Jesus to throw himself down from the temple, using scripture, but Jesus rebukes him with scripture again.
  • Next, the devil shows Jesus all the kingdoms of the world, offering them in exchange for worship, but Jesus rejects him with scripture.
  • Angels come to minister to Jesus after the devil leaves, emphasizing the importance of God's presence in overcoming challenges.
  • The theory of attachment styles, originating in the 50s, studied children's responses to separation from their parents.
  • Three attachment styles emerged: secure attachment, anxiously attached, and avoidant attachment, influencing how individuals respond in relationships.
  • These attachment styles can also manifest in relationships with God, reflecting how individuals interact with Him based on their attachment style.
  • Adam and Eve initially had a secure attachment with God in the garden, but their separation from Him led to vulnerability and exploitation by the serpent.
  • Openings in our lives, when we feel separated from God, can be exploited by the enemy, emphasizing the need to close doors and guard against vulnerabilities.

18:22

Confronting negative thoughts for destiny fulfillment.

  • The problem with Eve in the garden started when the serpent deceived her with a thought, not a command.
  • The power of one's thought life is emphasized, as negative thoughts can take root and affect one's destiny.
  • It is crucial to address and control one's thought life to prevent negative influences from taking hold.
  • The importance of confronting and addressing negative thoughts in prayer is highlighted.
  • The significance of not allowing negative thoughts to take root and impact one's destiny is stressed.
  • Martha's example of confronting Jesus shows the importance of facing challenges head-on rather than avoiding them.
  • Pushing through challenges and confronting issues is essential for growth and connection with God.
  • Jesus had to push through challenges and grow in wisdom and stature to fulfill his calling.
  • The pivotal moment of pushing through challenges can define one's future and establish their purpose.
  • Recognizing and defeating generational curses and negative influences is crucial for stepping into one's destiny.

39:18

"Jesus Confronts Satan with Scripture Strength"

  • Jesus needed the Holy Spirit to follow him to confront the devil, requiring all his strength and more.
  • Jesus engaged in a verbal exchange with Satan, responding with superior words each time.
  • The power of scripture lies in proclaiming it over one's life, offering strength in times of silence.
  • Satan attempted to exploit Jesus' hunger, curiosity, and desire for acceleration to tempt him.
  • Jesus acknowledged his hunger but emphasized the importance of God's words over physical needs.
  • Jesus recognized the misuse of power and the need for a focused assignment of one's abilities.
  • Satan tempted Jesus with acceleration, offering kingdoms in exchange for worship, urging to skip the pain.
  • Jesus emphasized the necessity of enduring the process without shortcuts, as the journey has a cost.
  • Worship should not be abused by focusing on troubles over God's ability to transform situations.
  • Pushing through resistance with the Holy Spirit's help leads to occupying a unique space designated by God.

01:03:51

"Prayer, worship, and angelic protection in battles"

  • Pray for peace and spiritual protection, worship as a defense against the enemy, Angels ministered to Jesus after Satan departed, even Jesus needed restoration after spiritual battles, encouragement that pushing through difficulties will be rewarded with angelic support and restoration.
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