March 29

Truth in the Face of Lies

“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Song: “How Firm a Foundation”

A popular Veggie Tales video gives children a good lyric to remember that God is bigger than anything that might make them afraid. This includes anything from shadows on the wall at night to anything they see or hear in media to whatever they might dream up. In the midst of every fear, whether we are children or not, we have nothing to fear. God is greater and His Word defeats every enemy.

We shouldn’t say Jesus was afraid when the devil tempted Him, but He was hungry and in the prime moment for temptation to create a miracle for His comfort or selfish gain. But Jesus states truths from the Scriptures that we have and can cling to and declare when we face temptation or become fearful. Jesus responded with truth from Scripture to every one of the devil’s attempts to sway Him. We can do the same. God, and His Word, is stronger than our temptations and fears.

Today’s passage gives not only motivation for us to read Scripture, but it gives us Jesus’ own brand of “sin-away.” When we speak truth in response to Satan’s lies, we are reminded of the right way to go.

Lord, thank You for Your truth in your Word that equips and strengthens me for confronting temptation and fear. I pray that You help me recall your truths in times of weakness and fear. I need Your strength that comes through Your Word to face every challenge. In Your name I pray, amen.