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✥ But the devil then saw that when that Child entered Egypt,many of its idols fell and were broken. He knew that thatfulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah which said, "Behold, the Lord isriding on a swift cloud and comes to Egypt; the idols of Egyptwill totter at His presence and the heart of the Egyptians willmelt in its midst. " (Is. 19:1). And the devil said withinhimself, "No doubt, He is the Saviour, the Son of God".Once more the devil became in doubt when he realised thatthe Child returned only after the death of those who wereseeking His life. He also saw that, “But when he heard thatArchelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod,he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in adream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee. And he cameand dwelt in a city called Nazareth " (Matt. 2:22,23). What aconfusing situation! "Can anything good come out of Nazareth" (John. 1:46). 'No, it cannot be He!' said the devil.✥ The devil remained in his doubts till the Child was twelveyears of age and saw Him sitting among the elderly teachers andall who listened to Him were amazed at His understanding. Thedevil heard Jesus answering Mary and Joseph, "Did you notknow that I must be about My Father's business ". (Luke. 2:49).The devil then said within himself, 'It must be He. Who elsewill have such wisdom and talk about His Father's business!'.When the boy submitted himself to Mary and Joseph, thedevil started to doubt again. How would He yield to themwhile heaven and earth must submit to Him. It cannot be He!What increased his doubts was seeing Jesus Christ living for 18years, (till He was 30 years old), as a simple carpenter with no36