26 Sep, 2008
Don't Test God!
David Blaine's Dive of Death
Batman
NEW YORK (AFP) - Magician David Blaine completed his 60-hour upside down ordeal in
Having completed the promised 60-hour period, he leapt from the metal frame holding his cable, then was hoisted back into the dark sky, giving the impression of disappearing.
Some in the crowd attending the finish grumbled that
During much of the period he stopped for regular breaks on his feet -- as often as once an hour -- to drink liquids, urinate and undergo medical checks.
"I am totally unimpressed," Joshua Yoselowitz, a 31-year-old banker, told AFP. "I'd rather be at home. If his name hadn't been David Blaine I would never have come."
Undoubtedly the hanging stunt was a physical and mental test.
For complete story and more photos see http://www.news.yahoo.com.
Matthew 4:5-7 (NLT)
5 Then the Devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, 6 and said, "If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say,
'He orders his angels to protect you.
And they will hold you with their hands
to keep you from striking your foot on a stone.'"
7 Jesus responded, "The Scriptures also say, 'Do not test the Lord your God.'"
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us?
Jesus faced an incredible ordeal of his own. Much harder than hanging upside down for 60 hours. We read in Matthew 4 that the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. Jesus didn't get to take breaks, or sign autographs. Jesus had to face the Devil as he threw temptations at him. The Devil even used God's own words to try to persuade Jesus to jump from the Temple in verse 6, saying the angels would protect him. But Jesus stood firm against the temptation and refused to put his Father to the test.
Check out these Study Notes from the Life Application Study Bible for Matthew 4:5-7 ... God is not our magician in the sky ready to perform on request. In response to Satan's temptations, Jesus said not to put God to a test (Deuteronomy 6:16). You may want to ask God to do something to prove his existence or his love for you ... God wants us to live by faith, not by magic. Don't try to manipulate God by asking for signs.
How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
Today's story reminds us that when temptation comes our way, we can allow God to be our strength. We can lean on His Word to overcome the Devil and the temptations he may throw at us. That means we need to commit His Word to our hearts. We are also reminded, that we shouldn't test God by putting ourelves into situations where we would be tempted.
So what should you do? ...
- Read God's Word and commit it to memory.
- Don't test God by allowing yourself to be in places or situations where you will be tempted.
- When temptaions do come, stand firm on God's Word.
- Ask someone you trust to help you avoid temptation by holding you accountable.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story, and our story to others?
- When you hear someone talk about David Blaine and his "amazing stunts," look for a way to talk about God's "Amazing Grace."
- When your friends struggle with temptation of any kind, point them to God's Word as their weapon.
- Pray for your friends who are looking for a sign from God, who might be putting God to the test.
- Pray for opporunities to talk with a friend about today's dailybide!
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