13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
“and lead us not into temptation “( why will Jesus lead us into temptation? It is preposterous to think of Jesus in this context!) - Of course, He will not lead us into temptation– so the conjunction “and” is very significant.
In the earlier verses – 11 and 12, w e have been instructed to pray:
Give us this day, Jesus and He will forgive our sins as well as those who sin against us and (another conjunction) HE will lead us not into temptation – meaning, He will protect us. The conjunction “and” here, which has been repeated several times in so short a prayer, calls attention to the benefits that man receives, when he calls for Jesus; “and” means there are several gains/blessings/unearned increments .. that are being enumerated:
1. Forgiveness of our sins - "forgive us our debts"
2. The Ability to forgive others - "as we forgive those who have sinned against us"
3. Protection from evil - "lead us not into temptation"4. Deliverance from the evil One/Satan- " But deliver us from the evil one."
“AMEN “– means it is FINAL. What is there to ask for? God has given us everything when He gave us His SON –undying forgiveness, protection, heaven, HIMSELF- He chose us to be His- I do not know what can beat this kind of Gift – an all-encompassing one -even money/material needs (and wants ? “all these things will be added unto You” – Matt.6:33) are integrated into the daily bread/Jesus/forgiveness, which we need for survival and protection!
The power of a Christian is in Jesus’ work of salvation.
The Lord’s prayer is a declaration of that work!
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