Matthew 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered.
Another point for us to consider is that the devil is an opportunist, and he will tempt us at our weakest points, just as he did with Christ who was, up to this time, at His weakest point physically. After fasting for forty days and nights, the lack of food had taken its toll and acute pangs of hunger came upon Christ with intensity. Every true Christian should be keenly aware of his or her strengths and weaknesses, nor for bragging rights, nor for buckling under temptation, but so as to have an intelligent understanding of our constant need of Christ.
We are often tempted at our weakest point, for the devil doesn’t usually waste time tempting us on the things which have no appeal. If there is no desire existing in the heart, then temptations lose their sting, and any effort on the point in question would most likely be futile. Hence the reason why we must be aware of our weak points. Devils have an accurate account of each temptation which was brought to us in bygone years, and which ones we succumbed to.
And thus, they would often reference this hitlist whenever they are frustrated with a person’s faithfulness, or whenever they are permitted to tempt us. There are temptations which faze us, which may not faze others. With some food is a biggie, where some may struggle with some dietary indulgence such as ice cream, candy, chocolate, or Twinkies. These may not be sinful in and of themselves, but because we may have a sweet tooth, we can be tempted to go overboard in indulgence.
1st Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!