Lent: The Hold Of Power

When something like the coronavirus pandemic threatens our sense of control and autonomy, it can reveal our true character. We are capable of being generous in plenty, but what happens when we're vulnerable during a time of fear? The lesson of the third temptation was that in spite of how bad his circumstances were, Jesus trusted in God and stayed true to his values. The temptation of hostile self-preserving behavior can be seductive, but by following Jesus's example and having no rivals in our relationship with God, we can become ambassadors of Christ in a time of need.