Jesus was fasting in the wilderness, and the devil tempted Him there. “For forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days” Luke 4:2a (NRSV). Fasting may be a time of drawing closer to God, but it may also be a time of satanic attack. Our wilderness may not be a warm and fuzzy time. It may not be a spiritual banquet. It may be spiritual warfare where demons have to be confronted and our character strengthened.
(Note to Reader: Jesus encountered demonic powers in the wilderness. So, for the first 2 weeks of Lent I will be sharing devotionals about encountering and overcoming these dark powers.)
