"Led by the Spirit - Anchored by the Word." Inspired by the Lord - Annette Olivia Brown, Christian Author

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 Anchor
Plow and scoop anchors reset themselves easily if the current or wind changes.
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noun
noun: anchor; plural noun: anchors
● a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom,
typically one having a metal shank with a ring at one end for the rope and a pair of curved
and/or barbed flukes at the other.
● a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation.


“And there came a voice from heaven: This is My beloved Son. I take delight in Him!
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted” Matthew 3:17 - 4:11

Jesus had just been acknowledged. Father, Son and Holy Spirit agreed. Soon after, Jesus was led
by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted. After fasting for 40 days! The tempter came.

The account of the Temptation of Jesus, brings to mind the clashing of two world leaders. The devil,
however, was given a certain amount of dominion and Jesus, as Creator, has all power and
dominion. Fully God and fully man, Jesus was tested and prepared for the ultimate, purpose driven
challenge ahead of Him.

The Suppression Of Power For A Greater Goal.
Jesus was presented with situations that He could have subjected himself to. Yes, He could turn
stones into bread. His fasting, however, was purposeful. Spiritual fasts are known to provide,
among many things, clarity, self knowledge and better decision-making.

Yes, He could have put Himself in harms way, however, this action would not be in alignment with the
wisdom and relationship He had with the Father. He walked in agreement with the Father and, like
us, made the best decisions when He aligned Himself with the Father’s will.

“Father if you are willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.”
Luke 22:42.

Jesus was then tempted with taking His life and therefore, aborting the purposed plans for His life.
Real power lies in the treasure of worship to the one and only God. This blessing of relationship with
the Father was consistent for Jesus. In addition, He knew the established Word of truth better
than anyone or entity.

Jesus said: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:6).

Yes, He could have made the decision to seek recognition and power from something or person
other than the Sovereign God. The Father of lies offered all the kingdoms of the world in exchange
for worship to him in lieu of Yahweh, God. The world and everything in it belongs to God and worship
to the true and living God is paramount.

It is written.
It is written.
It is written.

Jesus made constant reference to the established product of the written word of God. Scripture,
passed on through the ages. A written word that was substantiated by God Himself in covenant with
humanity through Moses.

“When the LORD finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the
covenant law, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God.”  Exodus 31:18

Scripture is supernatural and not just words in print. Scripture is a tool that can feed our mind and
most of all our spirit. Yet, as the text, Luke 4 1-12, illustrates, Scripture is only beneficial when it is
communicated through connection with the Holy Spirit and not entities that have been created to
deceive.

When we know the truth, it sets us free.  Free to live in alignment with our Heavenly Father, The Son
and Holy Spirit.



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