After John’s anointing, Jesus went into the wilderness. He fasted for forty days. As he had a practice of getting alone to pray, it seems likely that this was an extended time to prepare for his upcoming ministry.
While in the wilderness, the enemy cam to tempt him. Scholars generally divide temptation into three areas. Scripture gives three examples of the temptations. Jesus faced one for each area. And Jesus responded with quotes from Scripture.
Scripture says that Jesus was tempted in every way that people are tempted. Yet he did not sin. Because he was without sin, he was a sacrifice without spot or blemish. Because he was without sin, he was our example in dealing with temptation. (Prayer and scripture.)
Jesus began his ministry demonstrating how to defeat the devil. And demonstrating how he is able to defeat the devil for all of us.
The enemy deceived the first people to break their connection with Father. It is God’s heart to bridge that connection, restore right relationship with his family.
He is ready, willing, and able to defeat the enemy. And he is preparing to take that step.
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