Matthew 4:4 NKJV
[4] But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.4.4.NKJV
“It is written.”
Matthews 4:1-10 records the temptation of Jesus, when he went into the wilderness to fast and to pray.
The Bible says that He was tempted in every way we are, yet without sin.
Fasting and prayer are essential for drawing closer to God. Abstaining from physical nourishment for forty days was the first thing Jesus did to prepare himself before God the Father.
After forty days with no food makes one very hungry, but Jesus knew that his purpose depended, not on physical nourishment, but spiritual nourishment.
The devil knew he was hungry, so the temptation to turn stones into bread was very real. Physical hunger can cause a person to take desperate measures to feed their own stomach. Yet, God the Father had a plan and purpose in sending His only begotten Son (John 3:16; Galatians 4:4&5) to redeem mankind. This was the “spiritual food” that Jesus said the Father sent Him into the world to offer up!
Because Jesus faced and endured temptation, being tempted in every way we are, yet without committing sin, we can have a right relationship with God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
When Jesus was confronted with temptation from the devil, He did not fight back in his own strength. Being found in the appearance of a man, he humbled himself, (Philippians 2) turning toward and yielding to the authority and power of God’s word (Hebrews 4:12). In doing this, He would truly be a servant, laying down His life.
When you and I humble ourselves before God, take up our cross daily, and follow Him, we too become servants of the Lord, ready to be used by Him for His kingdom and His glory.
Living As Light 
Leave a comment