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 4:4 (KJV)
Reading, studying, and meditating on the Word is crucial to our Spiritual growth. Feeding on the Word of God is beneficial to bringing about spiritual depth necessary to our faith and knowledge of life overall. By reading, studying, and meditating, we can expect growth in the knowledge and the love of God.
Also committing to memorizing the Word, can help when we need to face stressful scenarios, or embroiled in a situation that is trying. Christ and His Word will give us victory over the enemy every single time. It is through Him we are strong and able to sustain hardships we ordinarily wouldn’t be able to do.
His Word and His truth will continuously provide us with the right things to say to encourage someone who is in the deepest valley. Or give insight and/or direction to an individual in need… thereby helping which is a huge component of what Christ wants us to do. That and “love” one another.
When we aspire to do all that is expected of us, through reading the Word, studying the Word, meditating on the Word, memorizing the Word, we can take on things we normally wouldn’t be able to do under any circumstance. We gain wisdom, and knowledge that only comes from the Word and loving God (Proverbs 1:7 ; Psalms 111:10)
The word of God is quick and powerful sharper than any two-edged sword, Hebrews 4:12.
The world today is getting “challenging” and decidedly difficult in so many areas of life, so it’s best to be fully armed and prepared by donning our “Gospel Armor” which is the best defense of all. (Ephesians 6:10-17)
When we have all these criteria in place, there isn’t anything that we won’t be able to accomplish or withstand…and through it all, He is “holding our hand.” Amen!
“Father, thank You for Your Word of truth, wisdom, and love, Your voice and guidance is all I ever will need all the days of my life, today, tomorrow and always, in Jesus name, Amen.”