Edward
2024 Supporter
The next verse (Matthew 4:10) makes it clear that Jesus rejected Satan's offer so Jesus never possessed "all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor" He will some day, but he hasn't yet.
God the Father still retains the ultimate authority over everything that He has created. Jesus didn't want the material world at that time. He had a different mission to do. He wants the spiritual world and I saw a new Heaven and a new earth...and it says in scripture that All has been given to Jesus after his resurection.
Read the OT Job. Satan and his minions have to stand in line and basically go to court to gain permission to sift you. Which is why the say he stands accusing you day and night, it's a court hearing. Does that sound to you like it was even his to offer to give away to Jesus?! The boy was lying right there! Lol.
Sometimes God says yes, sift them, but spare their life, or whatever. when He is trying to get your attention. Because there are no athieists in Foxholes! Or He may just be testing your faith.
...Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tested. (That's where we are right now.)