No sooner had Jesus begun His ministry; but he is DRIVEN into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit. This alone is tough, solitary time without creature comforts or human friendships. To add to this, Jesus fasted for 40 days! I can’t imagine this. To make matters worse, humanly speaking, that ole devil comes around to tempt Jesus, using God’s own words against Jesus. How can you be prepared for this extreme combat???
This was Jesus: Tempted and Obeying.
This is me: Selling my birthright for Dinty Moore Beef Stew with bacon on top.
Plan on the attacks of Satan. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
