Eating To Stay Alive Is Only A Part Of Living

“But He replied, It has been written, Man shall not live and be upheld and sustained by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” Here Jesus is dealing with Satan as any other christian working the word of God in real time. Satan came to Jesus in the wilderness when He was hungry and in need of much rest. He was worn down a bit from His everyday duties the same way we get. That’s when the devil came for Him. Once we are over tired and weary from life, Satan comes for us to see our response. Jesus having daily communion with Father God, kept Jesus spiritually strong even though His body was weary. It is vitally important our fellowship with God is consistent so that when trouble comes knocking, we can answer the door with confidence, authority, and power. Jesus boldly told the devil, “It is written”. Every word from God’s mouth directed at us is a promise filled experience for all who will be persistent in their faith. It’s not just about eating food for the body that we stay alive, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. That is the message for today. Without feeding our human spirits, we starve spiritually, which causes us to live the lower nature life. You’ll be into jealousy, getting even with people, self centeredness becomes blown out of proportion, and you will automatically become more attracted to the pleasures of this life which could take you straight to hell. As Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, we wouldn’t be able to resist him, if we are not submitted to God first.