Live by God’s Word
December 21, 2008
In Matthew 4:4 Jesus said that mankind shall live “by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” The word live is all-inclusive, covering everything we think, say or do. All must proceed from the same source: the Word of God. We must give it unchallenged preeminence in every area of our lives.
Many other influences will compete for control over us: our own feelings, the opinions of others, accepted traditions, the culture that surrounds us. But God guarantees us victory in every area-and specifically, victory over the devil-only insofar as our lives are directed and controlled by His Word.
Take to heart the directions the Lord gave to Joshua as he was about to enter the Promised Land:
“This Book of the Law shall not 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 way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8
These directions may be summed up in three phrases: think the Word of God; speak the Word of God; act the Word of God. Then God guarantees you success.
