Matthew 4:8-11

“Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God and Him only you shall serve.’” Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.”

In this passage Jesus is tempted by Satan with world power and fame. As I read this passage recently I found myself shaking my head. I can understand us, people, being tempted in this way, but my mind doesn’t wrap around Satan not fully knowing that:

•       Jesus will have the fame.
•       Jesus already has the power.
•       Jesus’ purpose on the earth was to do His Father’s will.

Be encouraged friends, the enemy, Satan, may try to lure our gaze from the One True God. But what he offers is what God has already given.  Stay faithful.