BIBLE FACTS OF THE DAY

Matthew 4:11

¹¹ Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.

Prior to this passage, our Lord Jesus was tempted three times by the Satan and after the third temptation Jesus rebukes the Satan and says, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ”

The immediate outcome of Jesus’ rebuke of Satan was, “Then the devil left him.” Jesus must stay fixed on the Father’s will, no matter what the circumstances or whatever temptations may come. Resisting the devil’s onslaught through standing firm on the God’s truth will cause Satan to flee.

Matthew adds a comforting, if not touching, comment: “and angels came and attended him.” That is, angels attend to Jesus’ physical needs after his long period of fasting. In Hebrews 1:6: “When God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, ‘Let all God’s angels worship him.’ ” It’s as though angels have been watching this initial arguments from heaven and now give due homage to the Son. This has been a victory, and it will result ultimately in the conquest of all evil and the establishment of God’s reign throughout the universe. All of heaven knows the significance, and the angels serve the Son, who now has begun to advance the kingdom of God. Our Lord Jesus is worthy to be worshipped. Let’s not entangle ourselves in the ways of this world but learn to seek Jesus and worship Him. For Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In Jesus name! Amen.

Maranatha!