Pray the Word with David Platt Led by the Spirit (Luke 4:1–2)
Nov 20, 2024
Meditation on Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness and facing testing. Discussion of how the Spirit empowers both resistance to temptation and bold proclamation. Prayerful focus on walking in step with the Spirit daily. Intercession for gospel reach among the Sutradar people.
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Temptation Is Inevitable But Spirit-Led
- Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted for 40 days, showing temptation is part of spiritual life.
- David Platt emphasizes that believers will face temptation today and must walk in step with the Spirit to resist it.
Pray To Walk In Step With The Spirit
- Pray and ask God to keep you in step with the Holy Spirit throughout each day to guard against temptation.
- David Platt says he prays this constantly and urges listeners to recognize the spiritual battle and not let their guard down.
One Spirit Powers Holiness And Mission
- The same Holy Spirit who empowers holiness also empowers gospel proclamation.
- Platt links Luke 4's wilderness temptation with Jesus quoting Isaiah 61 to show Spirit-empowerment serves both personal victory and mission.