"Jesus answered, 'It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God'."
"Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him." Matthew 4:4,11
Jesus, as a man, was tempted at every level. At the point of physical desire he was tempted to use power given for ministry for his own self-gratification. His mental powers were challenged as he was pushed towards self-destruction to prove his power was God-given! At the spiritual level he was urged to gain world dominion by submission to Satan, rather than by his submission to Father God.
He overcame by the Word in his mouth. Satan's perversion of scripture was met by "It is written.." His was not self-assertion, but a dependance upon the Word of God.
Afterwards, angels came and ministered to Jesus; an evidence he had been tempted to seek for help.
Remember: All of heaven is on your side today. When you deny your self, declare truth and depend upon it, you win! Resist with the Word. Wait for heaven's help.
Prayer: Jesus, your Son won against temptations like I face today. Help me to resist as he did with your Word. Holy Spirit, help me. Amen