“Then
Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship
the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve’.’” Matt 4:10 NKJV
We have played defense long enough.
Satan has attacked the truth of God’s word. He has attacked the Righteousness
of Christ. He has attacked our feet with the troubles of life. He has stepped
up his attack with fiery darts of trials. He has tried to undermine our
certainty of our salvation in Jesus Christ. He has attacked and attacked and
attacked. God has given us the armor to fend off each and every one of them. He
has also given us armor to fight back.
When Satan tempted Jesus, our Savior
replied three times, “It is written”. There is a reason that Paul said to
“study to show ourselves approved” and that the word of God would make every
man fit for good works. The word of God is critical to our Christian life and
victory in it. Our assault weapon against Satan is God’s word. Instead of
constantly getting beaten on by him, why not send him packing with the promises
of God. David said that God’s word was more important than daily food. He said
blessed is the man whose meditation is in the word day and night. He said those
things by the direct inspiration of God. When Satan attacks we must use all our
defensive weapons but not hesitate to pull out the sword of the spirit, the
word of God, and have at him with a little offense of our own.
Dear
Father, Thank You for Your true and powerful word. Help me to love it and know
it better every day. Amen.
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