Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. 39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.
Luke 4:40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with different diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. 42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. 43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
Thus, it was, that Christ would be busy all day and at times late into the night. But we are just wondering what would take place with Him, if for some reason, He were to have extra time on His hands. After He had spent time fasting and praying in the wilderness someone was sure to show up, for his temptations are structured strategically.
This leads us to another critically important pointer, taken from the fall of David even as he too struggled with the sin of lust. If and when sudden temptations come our way, it’s important not to follow up on the temptation through deliberate choice. After David was initially blindsided by Bathsheba’s beauty, he did have time to regroup, but instead of doing this, he chose to pursue those cravings of the flesh.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. “God bless!