After being baptized, Jesus faced the devil. The Spirit led him into the wilderness. Jesus was tempted or tested for 40 days. Three temptations are told to us. The first test was a hungry Jesus to turn stone to bread to prove his power. Jesus replied, "It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone'" (Dt 8:3). Jesus didn't deny his physical need; he knew he needed God even more.

The second test was for authority and splendor if Jesus worshiped the devil. Jesus didn't argue whether the devil had such authority or not. Jesus said, "It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only'" (Dt 6:13).

The third test was to test God's protective, saving power from harm if Jesus jumped off the temple. The devil even misused Psalm 91:11-12 to try to trick Jesus. Jesus replied, "It is said: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test'" (Dt 6:16). Jesus defeated the devil by his perfect submission to God's word and perfect love for God. Adam failed, but Jesus succeeded, to the end.


Application: Lord Jesus, in my sins I have failed. You triumphed as our Champion and Victor. I trust in you for my salvation and victory.
One Word: The victory over the devil is in Jesus