At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, He saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
At once the Spirit sent Him out into the wilderness, and He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended Him.
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Before Jesus begins His ministry two things happen…He is baptized and He faces Satan. This was how Jesus prepared Himself for the next three years. What I want to point out is that even with Jesus we see that the fight against temptation doesn’t pick up steam until after you have given your life to Christ. It’s important to note that just because you have been baptized does not mean that nothing bad will happen or no temptation will be too difficult. We must always be on our guard…ready to stand up in victory through Jesus as we overcome the temptations that come our way.
A Journey With Jesus 