OUR VICTORY IS IN THE WRITTEN WORD!

 EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

THURSDAY APRIL 22, 2021.

SUBJECT: OUR VICTORY IS IN THE WRITTEN WORD! 

Memory verse: "This Book of the Law shall depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." (Joshua 1 vs 8.)

READ: Matthew 4 vs 3 - 11:

4:3: Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

4:4: But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”

4:5: Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple,

4:6: and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you, and ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’”

4:7: Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’” 

4:8: Again the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

4:9: And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”

4:10: Then Jesus said to Him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, “You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”

4:11: Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.

INTIMATION:

The guarantee for our all-in victorious life is observing to do all that is written in the Bible (The Book of the Law). It, not only makes you prosperous, but also, guarantees your good success and victory on every side. We have God ordained guiders written in the Word of God. Locating the guiders (what is written), and utilizing them is the only compass you require to successfully navigate through the world’s challenges and circumstances. Not locating the guiders nor recognizing them, is the cause of your stay in the problem. 

The Bible has been with us for nearly two thousand years, and the early books of the Old Testament have existed almost twice that long. Its enduring life attests to its contents of living words of the Creator. Its amazing stories, astonishing miracles, and intriguing facts, and above all, great spiritual treasures are put together by God inspired minds for our guide to our preordained heritage in Christ.

Even today, modern scholar or scientist is hard-pressed to provide a logical, natural explanation for the events described in the Bible. We must rely on the Bible’s authors’ (men inspired by the Holy Spirit) interpretations to shed light on otherwise inconceivable happenings. Their confident understanding of these events points us beyond ourselves to consider the One who created all things.

Satan, God's greatest enemy, and the accuser of brethren, knows those things that are written, and is a master at turning those guiders of life around, and away from you, as you struggle with your problem. The enemy wants to prevent you from reaching your promised land and God's glorious provision for you. That is why your Bible may have been used by you to decorate your table or build up your bookshelf. For some, the best location of the Bible is under their pillow. To open and read the Bible is a tug of war.

The Bible in Hebrews 4 vs 15 noted that Jesus was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin, because He knew what is written in the Book, and ensured He strictly observed them. Ephesians 6 vs 17 says that God’s Word is a sword to use in spiritual combat. Knowing the Bible verses is an important step in helping you resist the devil’s attack, but we must also obey the Bible. Note that Satan had memorized the Scripture, but he failed to obey it. Not obeying the Scripture makes you the devil’s child.

The life of Jesus Christ clearly illustrates the concept of Satan's plan of action. Satan tried to turn the guiders around when Jesus was in the wilderness through a series of temptations. Each time Satan tempted Him, Jesus responded, "It is written." Satan twisted the Scripture, trying to keep the Son of God from fulfilling His mission at the cross. If Satan twisted Scripture with Jesus Christ, he will most assuredly twist Scripture with you. The false doctrine taught in many churches today is nothing less than the prince of darkness turning the guiders (what is written) around as the pastors lead their congregation away from God's purpose and prevent them from entering into His provision for their lives.

How are you reacting to the works of the devil in turning around the guiders before you? Satan is the father of lies, and there is no truth in him. The apostle Peter remarks in First Peter 5 vs 8 - 9, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith...." 

The children of Israel were in their problem for forty years. Jesus was in the problem for forty days. What made the difference? The answer is this: Jesus walked straight through the wilderness by following strictly the guiders (what is written) in the Scripture. The children of Israel made a career of their wilderness experience by refusing to obey the Lord's direction. Even after they walked out of the land of their captivity, their hearts remained full of idolatrous habits and negative attitudes, formed by four hundred and thirty years of slavery. They were out of Egypt, but Egypt was still in them.

Jesus never failed to look at the guiders. He obeyed fully, without equivocation, the Words of His Father. Don't stay in your problem longer than you need to. Strictly be guided by those things written in the Word.

Prayer: Abba Father, You have made all things simple and available in Your Word. You and Your Word is one. Engrace me to lead my life in studying and observing to do all that is written in Your Word, that I may be victorious in all fronts, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed. Amen.

PRAISE THE LORD!