Luke 4:9 “Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here.”
This action would have drawn much attention. The idea was to do something very drastic, and public, to prove the identity of Christ. This was unnecessary and inconsistent with the will of the Father. It pandered to immediate gratification.
In addition to this, such an action could be seen as a strange fulfillment of Malachi 3:1. However, Jesus knew that He was to only do what the Father led Him to. This prevented man, or as in this case, Satan, from demanding fulfillment on their own terms. Jesus’ utmost goal was to please the Father, and He remained focused on that.
Heavenly Father, You know and understand what we need and when we need it. We will rely on Your wisdom, which can solve the hardest of problems. Even when our most heartfelt desires are involved, You know what is best, and not we ourselves. Thank You for taking care of us! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.