Matthew 4:11 KJV
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
In Jesus' wilderness experience there were three persons I see at work:
The Spirit led HimWe are often surprised both that the Holy Spirit is there in our wilderness times and that He is often the One who has placed us there. Wilderness times can be the very best of times for our spiritual growth and for the glory of the Lord. Seldom do we reach out to the Lord in the same ways we do when we are in the midst of the desert of life. And too, out in that desert, leaning only on the Lord and His Word, He is magnified in our life. We become little in our own sight and He becomes great.
The devil tempted Him
One time after the other the devil came to Christ with new temptations. We know that those temptations, rather than hindering the cause of Christ, actually brought the Lord closer to our humanity. He was in all points tempted like as we are yet without sin. And because He was tempted, He is able to succor those who are tempted.
The angels ministered unto Him
The word ministered means "attended to." Temptations are always difficult but we have the promise of God's Word that the angels are.
Hebrews 1:14 KJV
... ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
In Jesus' wilderness experience there were three persons I see at work:
The Spirit led HimWe are often surprised both that the Holy Spirit is there in our wilderness times and that He is often the One who has placed us there. Wilderness times can be the very best of times for our spiritual growth and for the glory of the Lord. Seldom do we reach out to the Lord in the same ways we do when we are in the midst of the desert of life. And too, out in that desert, leaning only on the Lord and His Word, He is magnified in our life. We become little in our own sight and He becomes great.
The devil tempted Him
One time after the other the devil came to Christ with new temptations. We know that those temptations, rather than hindering the cause of Christ, actually brought the Lord closer to our humanity. He was in all points tempted like as we are yet without sin. And because He was tempted, He is able to succor those who are tempted.
The angels ministered unto Him
The word ministered means "attended to." Temptations are always difficult but we have the promise of God's Word that the angels are.
Hebrews 1:14 KJV
... ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
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