Devotion:
Read Matthew 4:1-4.
In our passage today we read that Jesus has been led to the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil. This test will show us that Jesus was human. He has fasted for 40 days and must have been very hungry. The devil tempts Jesus to turn the stones into loaves of bread. We can imagine that would be very tempting given how hungry Jesus must have been.
Jesus’ response provides us an example of how to respond when the devil tempts us to satisfy a human need in a wrong way. Jesus was able to resist because he not only knew Scripture, but he also obeyed it. He points Satan to Deuteronomy 8:3: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” This verse shows us that we aren’t to just eat food and that’s all we need for growth. Instead, it tells us that we also need to feed on the Word of God.
God’s word is a powerful tool in our lives. It is a seed that produces spiritual growth inside us. Find ways to make time for God’s Word. So today, get your daily feeding of God’s Word. Our Christ Church devotionals offer this opportunity. Read your Bible in the comfort of your home or in the office during your lunch break. Listen to sermons while driving to work or doing household chores.
We cannot live when we stop breathing. In the same way, we cannot live without the Word because it is the very breath of God which gives us life and health! Reading and meditating on Scripture is essential for our faith journey, but more important is obeying it. Remember Satan also knew Scripture, but he did not obey it. Let’s commit to both reading and obeying God’s Word.
Personal Worship Option:
Proverbs 4:22 tells us that God’s words are “life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.” Pray that God will restore your spiritual life through the daily reading of his Word.
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