When Jesus was being tempted by the devil, He used God’s Words.
“It is said…” No room for arguments, discussions, or concessions. He used His Father’s words, and the devil fled, knowing the power of that Word.
Knowing this, why do we so often fall into the trap of using our words, our thoughts?
I believe I have a theory…
Let’s look at what God says about His Word, just a few of many verses:
Psalm 143:9 “Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in You” (In your Word)
This is how Jesus used the word when He was tempted, He hid Himself in the Word.
The Word is a place of defense from the enemy. The same could be said of the next verse:
Psalm 119:11” I have hidden your Word in my heart that I may not sin against you.”
Both of these scriptures point to the power of the Word in what it can do FOR us.
But in Hebrews we get a picture of what the Word of God can do TO us.
Hebrews:12 “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow: it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Sounds like spiritual surgery. Sounds like it is a painful process, one that our flesh will rebel against.
Do I want the thoughts and attitudes of my heart judged by His Word? Do I want to be pierced by His Word? “It is said…” No room for arguments, discussions, or concessions.
This is where our faith is tested. Is it strong enough to say as David did “search me and try me and see if there is any wicked way in me”?
~Susan Kewin
Christ Fellowship