STAND ON WHAT IS WRITTEN

“And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:3-4 (KJV)

Jesus didn’t need to prove anything before God said He was His beloved Son. God wasn’t telling a lie because God is not a liar, but the devil is. The devil showed up after God had spoken and said to Jesus: Do you want to believe God? No, don’t ever believe God! The devil intended to put doubt in His heart, but Jesus has already read in Deuteronomy 8:3 that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.

The devil was trying to force Jesus to depend on bread other than the word. Jesus said I have a solid foundation already, so I don’t need to doubt. He went ahead to tell Satan what was written. In other words, Satan, before you came, it was already written that man will not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from God’s mouth. So, you are late already. One would have thought that the devil would leave Jesus alone. No! He returned and said to Jesus that you are being deceived and that you are the son of God. This time, the devil goes spiritual and says since you are quoting the Bible, I will also quote from the Bible. “Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God cast thyself down…” (Matthew 4:5-6).

Beloved, you must be established and rooted in the word so that the devil will not deceive you. Know exactly what God has said and stand by it. Many charlatans, false prophets, and thieves in cassocks are deceiving people. Have nothing to do with them. Keep standing on what is written, just as Jesus did.

Further Reading: Matthew 4:1-11

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Proverbs 19-21; Evening- 2 Corinthians 7

SALIENT POINTS:

Resisting the Devil’s Deception

Established in the Truth

The Power of Scripture in Spiritual Warfare

Unshakable Faith in God’s Promises

Bible Verses:

Resisting Temptation:

1. James 4:7 (Resist the devil and he will flee)

2. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Temptation and God’s faithfulness)

3. Ephesians 6:13-18 (Spiritual armor)

The Importance of God’s Word:

1. Psalm 119:105 (Thy word is a lamp unto my feet)

2. Hebrews 4:12 (The power of God’s word)

3. Matthew 7:24-25 (Building on rock or sand)

Deception and False Teachings:

1. 1 Timothy 4:1-2 (Deceitful spirits and doctrines)

2. 2 Peter 2:1-3 (False prophets and teachers)

3. Matthew 24:4-5 (False messiahs and deception)

Steadfast Faith:

1. Psalm 91:2 (God is my refuge and fortress)

2. Proverbs 10:25 (The righteous are secure)

3. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (Stand firm in faith)

Additional Bible Verses To Explore:

Deuteronomy 8:3 (Man shall not live by bread alone)

Luke 4:1-13 (Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness)

Ephesians 6:17 (The sword of the Spirit, God’s word)

May this Christian devotion inspire you to stand firm on God’s Word and resist the devil’s deception.

May God continue to guide and empower you as you share His Word! Amen!

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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