Hot & Hidden #2: Private Wars, Public Wins 

Hot & Hidden #2: Private Wars, Public Wins 

Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.13.25 

Luke 4:1–13 (NLT)

1 Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 

2  where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. 

3Then the devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.” 

4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’” 

5 Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 

6 “I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please. 

7 I will give it all to you if you will worship me.” 

8 Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’” 

9 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! 

10 For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard you. 

11 And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’ ” 

12J esus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’” 

13 When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came.

Luke 4:14 (NLT)

14Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region.

 We want public praise and prestige but we neglect matters. 

James 1:2–3 (NLT)

2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 

3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

1 Peter 1:6–7 (NLT)

6 So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. 

7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

THREE PRIVATE WARS EVERYONE FACES

WAR #1:   

Luke 4:3 (NLT) 

3 Then the devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.”

WAR #2:  

Luke 4:6-7 (NLT)

6 “I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please.

7 I will give it all to you if you will worship me.”

WAR #3:   

Luke 4:9 (NLT)

9 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God… 

THE STRATEGY TO BATTLE  APPETITE, AMBITION, AFFIRMATION 

1.   saturation 

Ephesians 6:17 (NLT)

17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Psalm 119:11 (NLT)

11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

2.   empowerment 

Luke 4:14 (NLT)

14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region.

Galatians 5:16 (NLT)

16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.

6.   to timing 

Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)

31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

When we apply the strategy of scripture, spirit, and submission we are filled with . 

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