Jesus is Tempted

Feast day: February 22

Jesus defeats Satan in the desert, becoming the New Adam.

The New Adam triumphs over temptation in the desert

After His baptism, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert. There, He fasted for forty days and nights, recalling the forty years of the Israelites in the wilderness. As the New Adam, Jesus faced the temptations where the old Adam failed. Satan came to test Him three times: regarding material needs (turning stones into bread), regarding pride and power (worshiping him to gain worldly kingdoms), and regarding testing God's power (throwing Himself from the temple parapet). Jesus defeated every temptation by citing Scripture from the book of Deuteronomy. He refused any compromise with evil. After Satan failed and left, angels came to serve Him. This victory confirms that Jesus is the faithful Savior who reversed the fall of humanity.

Prayer

The Word of God, our weapon against temptation

Jesus is our model when facing temptation. His battle in the desert shows us how to stand firm against trials.
The Word of God is the sharp weapon that defeats Satan. Knowing and trusting in it is the strength that protects the soul.
We are never alone. The Lord has experienced every trial just as we do, so He always walks with us.

Use the Word of God as a shield to overcome every trial in life.

Prayer

Lord, help me to use Your Word as a light to guide my path and the strength to overcome daily temptations.

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