Isaiah 14

Summary Behind all the nations warring and the conflicts is a bigger spiritual war. Satan is the originator of evil. The cause of this spiritual conflict is the aspiration of created beings to be like God. This story is repeated throughout the Bible and in our own lives. God The source of evil is Satan, not God. Behind the works of the different empires is a spiritual war. God is a good and just God. God’s character is of humility and lowering himself. Satan is the opposite. We have the chance here to see what Satan stands for and what God stands for. As we face our own challenges and temptations then, we must be clear on what is happening around us. God calls us to arm ourselves and protect ourselves with the armour of God. The fight we have is spiritual. Gospel It is good news that though many failed, Jesus the true king did not fall into temptation. When in the wilderness he resisted the temptation of all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. Jesus is victorious because he does not fall into the common trap of exalting himself. Even though he deserves to sit on the throne and to rule - he chooses to humble himself. Jesus both shows us what God is like and why he deserves to be our Ruler. Reflection Read Isaiah 14. What might it mean for you to live a more selfless life today?