The devil came to tempt him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to become bread.”

Matthew 4:3 (ERV)

Satan's temptation of Jesus in the wilderness serves as a reminder of his diabolical intent to undermine our identity and security in Christ. We won't be able to dispel his lies until we fill our minds with the truth about who we are and what we have in Christ. This is why a healthy and strong relationship with Jesus is necessary if we want to enjoy victory in every area of life.

Many of us are suffering and feeling defeated because we are ignorant of the devil’s scheme against the people of God. Some Christians are even against learning anything about the devil or spiritual warfare. They think talking about the devil is absolutely irrelevant and out of touch with the present culture.

The devil's greatest trick is making everyone believe he doesn't exist. His second-greatest ruse is to get us to doubt our salvation and standing with God. Satan can mess with our minds and disrupt our peace if we don't develop a deeper understanding of what Christ achieved on the cross and what it means for us. But if we do so, we have the divine advantage of our authority in Jesus to overcome sin, Satan and the world.

You protect your identity in Christ by resting in God’s acceptance of you. It is an unconditional gift that is given freely to you. You don't have to put in any effort or earn that recognition. If you want to prevail in the spiritual conflicts of life, you must learn to pray against spiritual amnesia and reawaken your faith to the fullness of your true identity and security.