Knowing God's Word

Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God...' "  Matthew 4:4

Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test...' "  Matthew 4:7

Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.' "  Matthew 4:10

Jesus was being tempted by Satan to turn from the Father's ways and follow him.  A similar thing happened at the beginning of time where the fall of man happened with Adam and Eve.  What happened with Eve was she didn't know the Word of God.  She kind of knew a little bit of what God wanted but not enough to stand firm on and be bold and confident.  Satan was able to deceive her and lead her to introduce sin into the world.  Jesus on the other hand countered all temptations with the mighty Word of God.  He knew that the power of God will only come through His Word.

Another thing I noticed, Jesus rebuked the devil and he left.  Eve didn't do this; she allowed herself to be tempted.  Jesus countered with scripture and rebuked the attacks by Satan and he left.  It makes sense that the devil will not grow tired and give up.  It was God's word in rebuking Satan that allowed Him to be free of these attacks.

When the devil attacks me, it's pretty obvious but I don't really do anything about it.  I stand there just allowing him to chip away.  Yes, I pray for protection and deliverance but I don't strike back with scripture and casting the devil away by Jesus' name.  In practical means, this is nothing more than reciting scripture that applies there and then casting Satan away.  The devil will flee but it depends on if we have confidence and authority of the Word of God.  We are made so powerful through the mighty Holy Spirit.

Sweet Jesus, thank You for enduring such a heavy burden so that we may be set free from sin and this fallen world.  By Your sacrifice You saved us but also You give us wonderful lessons such as this so that we'd have examples of how to combat the evil one.  I pray Lord that I remember Your teachings and that I can be a vessel of the most power weapon, Your Word!  In Your powerful name Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!