One of the passages we read this week and our scripture memory verses for the month is Matthew 4:4. "Jesus answered, 'It is written, man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Think about that...prior to this response, Jesus had been without food for 40 days. Surely he was hungry...starving even. And along comes Satan to tempt him with food. And what was Jesus' response? IT IS WRITTEN. He immediately used scripture to stand up against the temptation. Our question to you (and ourselves) is do you have an IT IS WRITTEN?
We
spend time in God's Word and memorize scripture so that when Satan comes to
tempt us, we are armed with an IT IS WRITTEN. When facing illness, or a job
change, or a difficult life circumstance, we will have an IT IS WRITTEN. When
encouraging a friend, child, or unbeliever, we will have an IT IS WRITTEN.
Knowing God's word is the key to walking a life of freedom in Christ instead of
bondage to sin, worry and disappointment.
Memorizing
scripture is difficult, but so rewarding. Arm yourself with God's Word and take
your stand against the devil's schemes. Praying the Truth of Scripture speaks
to you this week! We are so blessed to be on this journey with you!!
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