Jesus spent 40 days and 40 nights in the desert. He had no food. Whilst he was in the desert, the Devil tried to tempt him with food. The Devil made Jesus many promises, but each time Jesus told him ‘No!’.
Lent lasts 40 days, to remind Christians
of Jesus’ sacrifices when he was in the
desert and also of his refusal to be
tempted by the Devil.
