Temptation of Christ

In this first week of Lent we focus on the temptation of Christ. He who
came to overcome the devil, to destroy his kingdom, and, to establish
the kingdom of God forever, confronted the devil and resisted
temptation. This He did for us, to break Satan's power in our lives and
set us free to serve him.
Robert E. Webber, The Book of Family Prayer

Reflection
But the one whose evil passions have been subdued, and whose love, mercy, and benevolence have been excited and strengthened by the devotions of the closet is a savor of life unto life wherever one goes. Such a person is a living illustration of the power of the gospel on the soul, and must always have an attractive as well as a transforming influence on the minds and hearts of others.
Robert Milligan, A Brief Treatise on Prayer

Scripture
The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert, so that the devil could test him. After Jesus had gone without eating [a] for forty days and nights, he was very hungry. Then the devil came to him and said, "If you are God's Son, tell these stones to turn into bread." Jesus answered, "The Scriptures say:

`No one can live only on food.

People need every word

that God has spoken.' "

Next, the devil took Jesus to the holy city and had him stand on the highest part of the temple. The devil said, "If you are God's Son, jump off. The Scriptures say:

`God will give his angels

orders about you.

They will catch you

in their arms,

and you won't hurt

your feet on the stones.' "

Jesus answered, "The Scriptures also say, `Don't try to test the Lord your God!' "

Finally, the devil took Jesus up on a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms on earth and their power. The devil said to him, "I will give all this to you, if you will bow down and worship me."

Jesus answered, "Go away Satan! The Scriptures say:

`Worship the Lord your God

and serve only him.' "

Then the devil left Jesus, and angels came to help him.

Matthew 4:1-11, CEV


Prayer
Father, You sent your Son to destroy the devil, to tread down hell, and to loose us from our sin. Grant that we, who are daily tempted, may draw on the power of Christ. May we, like Him, resist the evil one, turn from temptation, and find solace in Your word. Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.
From prayer in Robert E. Webber's The Book of Family Prayer