Mark 1:12-13 Spirit Driven

Immediately (Mark loves the word) the Spirit drove or "sent Him out" into the wilderness. The Spirit must be in the driver's seat.

And Christ allowed Himself to be driven (maybe I don't). The first place it took Him was the wilderness for four things:

1. forty days: what did he do for those days?, my guess is that He prayed and learned about His job.


2. tempted by Satan: the "adversary" - the one who "cherishes animosity"


3. with wild beasts: what does this mean? Were the animals attracted to Him or were they the only ones there?


4. angels ministered to Him: He was served by "messengers" from heaven

So what is the Son of God like when the Spirit is in control?

1. He obeys


2. He is attacked (but wins)
   


3. He is alone


4. He is eventually blessed by heavenly creatures

Could I cope with the first three?

The cast so far:

• John: human messenger
• Jesus: Son of God and more
• Spirit: the driving force in Jesus' life
• Father: pleased parent figure in heaven
• Satan: hate filled adversary
• angels: ministers to Jesus