And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.(Luke 4:13 ESV)
At first glace, one might ask: "Who is in charge here?" Has Satan thrown Jesus around like a wet noodle and decided to back off for awhile? Again, comparison and context say otherwise:
Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.(Matthew 4:10-11 ESV)
Jesus was in full control of this tempation wrestling match. And he was not alone. He is the victor. The context in both Gospels tells us Jesus then proceeds to a very productive ministry. Once again- how much we need Christ and His ability for victory over every temptation.
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