His Word, My Temptations

"Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." Psalm 119:11

Today a friend shared a video with me of a very young child quoting the 23rd Psalm. It brought to my mind the above verse. It is so important that we take the time to read and know the Word of God. Through the knowledge and understanding of His Word, we are made over-comers. When Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil, for every temptation thrown at him Jesus used the written Word in response. As we read Luke 4, we see that even the devil used the Word of God during the temptations. "For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12) When we, through daily devotion, hide God's Word in our heart we will have the faith to quench the fiery darts of the wicked because "faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17) Anything the devil can throw at you can be overcome by the word of God.

Let me encourage you to take time each day to hide the Word of God in your heart. Whether reading a whole chapter or meditating on one verse, consistent studying will strengthen your faith and help you ward off temptation.