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And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written,
“‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
Matthew 4:3-4 ESV
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
As Christians, we have to know how to respond when we’re tempted. Instead of trying to solve our own problems, we should remember the truth about who we serve. In Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus demonstrates how to respond when the enemy comes in questioning us, or creating problems. Jesus responds in truth with truth because He understands the power and nature of God.
God’s Word is provision.
Today, I want to encourage you to live in the Word! Whenever God says something, it is so. We must be mindful to remember the truth about who He is and His nature. When the Lord says that we are protected, then we are. If He says to go in the strength we have, then He is with us. There is provision in the word of God. We just have to hold fast to that truth like Jesus did.
Reflect – Jesus battled with the devil using the scriptures of the Bible. If we were attacked right now, would we be in a position to stand our ground? How well do we memorize/know the Word of God?
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I know that most people are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, but December always reminds me to slow down and reflect. It’s something about the cold weather that forces me to cozy up and sit still… I believe the stillness opens
With a little over 30 days left in the year, it’s easy to put a pin in new ideas or projects until the new year. As tempting as enjoying the pause may be, there are some things that we have been called to do that require our action now. Spiritual callings require our steadfast attention, not temporary devotion when our schedules allow. In this season, the Lord has been challenging me to finish well.
In a culture that values purpose and spiritual gifting, it’s interesting how quickly we toss them to the side when we’re fatigued or distracted. We yield to the flesh instead of the Holy Spirit’s guidance. We abandon how we show up out of convenience; missing opportunities to share the Gospel or be the hands and feet of Christ. Simply put, we fail to finish well.
El Roi. The God who sees me. When we talk about Hagar, we often refer to this tender exchange. This exact moment in the wilderness when she encounters God… when she accepts correction and instruction to return to a tense situation… when she receives the promise concerning the son in her womb… when she recognizes that she is seen and known by name. Yes, this is a pivotal moment, marked with such a significant name, and as I began to walk through Hagar’s story, to be seen, is so much deeper than watching someone visually.
“Are you going to try for another one?”
The ink on our marriage certificate wasn’t even dry before people began to ask when my husband and I were planning on having children. This seemingly innocent question was often met with ‘we don’t know’ outwardly, but inwardly it reinforced the shame of not being able to conceive a child.
I am the one in four.
If you or someone close to you is in need, we would be honored to lift you up in prayer. We believe in the power of prayer to bring peace, comfort, and reassurance during times of hardship. Our community is ready to join together and pray as we trust in God’s love and unending grace.
