There is an amazingly powerful truth in this seemingly simple scripture that is easy to overlook. Sure, He is also fully God, but consider for a moment just how human Jesus is. In this scripture, Jesus resists satan. He had just fasted for forty days! He became very hungry. His body cried out for food with deep pain, no different than you and I.

How can we know? Look closely at the scripture. “Man” shall not live by bread alone. Man. Jesus fought off satan’s temptation to misuse God’s power for personal gain by quoting scripture about man! If Jesus were not human, that scripture would not apply to Him. Jesus must be human for that scripture to be true for Him!

Why is that so important?

Have you ever felt hungry with no means to buy food? Jesus has. Have you experienced the deep crippling grief of losing a loved one? Jesus has. Ever felt overwhelmed with tears, despair, and pain? Jesus has. Ever felt betrayed by one you trusted deeply? Yes, Jesus has. Every pain, every challenge you face, Jesus faced it. He knows and fully understands our lives and our pain. He is human, having lived in this evil-filled fallen world just like us, facing all the pain we face. He was and is a “man.” He feels your pain.