Reading: Matthew 4:1-11, 1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" 5Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6"If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: " 'He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" 7Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9"All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." 10Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'" 11Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
Can you imagine going into battle, running out onto the battlefield, you reach for your sword and nothing’s there. You look around on the ground behind you and still don’t see it. A soldier from the enemy runs up to you with sword drawn… what do you think would happen next? The soldier always goes into battle prepared to wage war. Spiritually, our sword is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17) Notice that every time Jesus was tempted. He had God’s Word (the Sword) ready and drawn. Also take note that He didn’t have to look it up. Men, every day is a spiritual battle… every day! Do you go into your day spiritually ready to wage war? The best way that you can today is…
Write down your most difficult spiritual battle that you are fighting right now:
What verse can you work on today to memorize so that you can have the Word of God readily accessible to fight this battle to win? (if you need help finding a verse, ask for help)
REVIEW
Did you memorize a verse today to assist in your spiritual battle? (if yes, take a minute and review the verse in your head, maybe even quote it to your wife or friend)
How did this verse assist you in your spiritual battle today?
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