Jesus went into the wilderness to be tempted and tested by Satan. The test started there and did not stop until breath left His body on the cross. Job endured loss of family, property and health in his test. Jesus faced the forces of demonic powers, bore the weight of the sins of the world, and endured stripes that would heal others. There are times of testing for all God’s children. If you are in the wilderness of trouble, look carefully and you will see the footprints of Jesus there.
“So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD, and inflicted loathsome sores on Job from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. Job took a potsherd with which to scrape himself, and sat among the ashes.” Job 2:7-8 (NRSV)
