Read: Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; LK. 4:1-13
Satan exhausted his arsenal of temptations on Jesus and then had to leave.
James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
We have mistakenly given Satan way too much credit. He does not have a limitless number of temptations that he can pull on us. As 1 John 2:16 says, there are three areas where the devil tempts us: (1) the lust of the flesh, (2) the lust of the eyes, and (3) the pride of life. Jesus’ three temptations correspond to these.
By ascribing to Satan limitless temptations and abilities, we have built up our adversary to be bigger than he is.
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Satan would like you to think that he is tougher and more powerful than he really is. One of his greatest weapons is deception through intimidation, but he has been defeated. His teeth have been pulled. Now he can only roar as a lion seeking to devour uninformed souls who don’t know their authority in Christ
1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
Today, realize that whatever Satan is fighting you with is only temporary. Don’t quit. In due season you will reap, if you don’t lose heart.
Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
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