The temptation of Jesus and the temptation of Adam and Eve is connected. In both temptations, the devil asked for something to be done. Adam and Eve failed this temptation because they could not resist the offer to be like God. Therefore when the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it and gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it (Genesis 3:6). On the other hand, when Jesus was asked to turn stones in bread, He replied that “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God “(Matthew 4:4). Both had knowledge of what God’s word was but not all of them passed the test. Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”(Matthew 4:4) The desire for food and the craving to satisfy one’s hunger can cause people to do the unthinkable. Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of food because he was legitimately hungry. Esau didn’t consider the implications of his actions until his blessings were transferred to Jacob. Hunger can make people do things they will not do if they are not hungry. In fact the biggest and most lingering global pandemic that has stayed longer is hunger. More people have died of starvation than any other pandemic. The cure for hunger is food and tonnes of food are wasted each by those who have more than enough. If you can support any worthy cause that supplies food to the hungry, please do. There is another form of hunger which is a spiritual hunger. This hunger cannot be satisfied with bread but with spiritual food. Mankind’s connection with God is the reason we sometimes feel this moment of hunger and emptiness that is not filled by food. The only way to fill this hunger is by the word of God. The devil is aware of mankind’s need for God and always tries to bring other things to satisfy that hunger. However, when we know the truth, it will set us free from the devil’s lies. Jesus is the truth and He is the only way to God (John 14:6). Bread cannot satisfy your internal hunger. There are many hungry people around us who need the truth. Today, share the love of God with someone. Lead someone to Christ and tell them of God’s plan for their salvation (John 3:16). Remember, bread is good but it doesn’t satisfy our hunger for God! You can read this blog as well.
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