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| Finding Fulfillment By Billy Graham • October 30 “Let your soul delight itself in abundance.” —Isaiah 55:2, NKJV When Satan tried to trap Jesus at the beginning of His ministry, he used the same temptations he uses today. One trap was the lure of things. Jesus had fasted for forty days, and Satan tried to take advantage of His hunger by urging Him to use His supernatural power to turn stones into bread. But Jesus replied, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Not from Satan’s mouth, but from God’s! Bread is important—but it isn’t all-important, as Satan was suggesting. Pleasure and recreation have their place—but they mustn’t have first place. Money is necessary, but money must serve us; we are not to serve it. Isaiah said, “Listen carefully to Me … and let your soul delight itself in abundance” (Isaiah 55:2). Yes, delight in abundance—the abundance God gives you, both material and spiritual. Especially delight in the abundance of joy that comes from His presence. Satan will always offer you substitutes. Refuse them!  Hope for TodayWhat substitutions have you been tempted to accept? Ask God to give you the wisdom to recognize a poor substitute or a quick fix and the self-control to wait for what is best. | ||
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| Billy Graham Minute What’s wrong with enjoying the finer things in life? | ||
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| Devotion text from Hope for Each Day with Billy Graham, © Billy Graham, published by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Bible translation used with permission. | ||
 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | ||
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