Lent Day 9 – Lenten Devotion – Friday, February 27, 2026
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All Hail King Jesus
Moody
All hail King Jesus
All hail Emmanuel
King of kings
Lord of lords
Bright Morning Star
And throughout eternity
I'll sing Your praises
And I'll reign with You
Throughout eternity
“Then the devil took Jesus to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’””
Tests are one thing, being put to the test is another. Being put to the test implies an ultimatum, "I'm watching you," or "If you do not make good on this," or "Let's just see how good you are," or "Let's see if you are as good as you and others say you are." No one likes this kind of pressure. No one likes being put to the test.
God does not like being put to the test either. Oh, He can handle the pressure; that is not the problem. God simply has no time for those who believe only because God comes through in the miraculous on our terms. God has no time for those who do not believe God is faithful, unless God comes through and does exactly what we are asking for or demanding.
With that said, it is important to note: God invites us to ask for miracles. Who else can do them? Who else wants to do them? God likes to, and has the power to, perform miracles. Look around every day. God comes through more than we will ever know - not because we are watching, not because we are trying to see just how good God really is, not to show us He is better than anyone could ever tell us He is, not to show us He can handle the pressure; God invites us to ask for miracles because God is gracious. Forever trust the power of the renewing miracle we began this week with: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Let us pray: Lord, I am sorry it is easy for me to put you to the test. I think it will be easier for me to believe in you, if you do as I ask, how I ask, when I ask, exactly as I ask; and I watch carefully, looking for you to even fail perhaps and provide me with an out, but more so, hoping you come through on my terms. Today, I hail you King Jesus, and I sing your praises, for you reign for all eternity, blessing me with real faith, to surrender and to believe and to trust the simple renewing power of your grace alone. Amen.
