“He was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended Him” (Mark 1: 13)

The wilderness is an absolutely desolate and quiet place, full of dangers from being with wild animals. Jesus must have found a safe place to spend his prayerful days.

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Jesus went out to the desert to be tempted by Satan. He was therefore well prepared.

Through this event, Jesus reminded us: in our daily lives, even though it may be difficult to avoid temptation by Satan, all dangers can be averted if we pray often and persistently and remain close to the Spirit. If we were over-confident and let ourselves enter the perils of sin, then it would be difficult to turn back.

When Jesus was in the wilderness, even though He was with wild animals, angels attended to Him; similarly our guardian angels are together with us. Therefore, we need not be afraid.

In any event, all temptations must have God’s approval, meaning that we should have enough graces to face any challenge.