Matthew 4:1-4

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” - Matthew 4:1-4

There is so many jewels to be taken from these verses, I am unsure where to start. Thanks to my study Bible I got a new perspective on the temptations of Jesus and the temptations in our own life. It is important to consider that the fact Jesus was "hungry" and eating in no way sinful. Yet, Satan tempted Jesus with fulfilling that "need". It wasn't the food or the need that made this situation a temptation. It was the fact that it wasn't what God intended for him to do. My study guide today pointed out that "[i]n your desert the devil will offer you hundreds of solutions and alternatives except one: to seek earnestly the face of God." This being said, God is able to care for every need we have. He even enjoys giving us our desires as well. My study Bible's notes put it this way, " many of your desires are normal and good, but God wants you to satisfy them in the right way [AND] at the right time." I think the timing thing is the hardest part for most of us. Thankful we have the Holy Spirit inside us and the Word with us to help us stay strong!

Prayer of the day: (Grady) Lord, when I face a spiritual desert [or any desert], give me the grace to thirst for You and to feed on the Bread of Life alone.