It is Written
Good morning Scripture reading: St. Matthew 4:1-11 Worship song: Give Me You Meditation: Today's scripture passage powerfully illustrates Satan's tactics as he tempted Jesus after his forty days of fasting. Satan used 'if thou' to sow doubt and challenge Jesus' authority, but Jesus counteracted Satan's attempt to undermine his authority by consistently responding with the phrase 'It is written,' demonstrating his deep knowledge and reliance on God's word. Satan attempted to twist the scripture to conquer Jesus, but he was defeated. Not everyone will experience spiritual attacks in the same way. The devil is strategic, targeting each of us with a specific missile, and if successful, he celebrates. However, if he fails his quest, he will retreat for a while but will strike again. The devil is relentless and will attack when we least expect it. He often attacks right after a powerful spiritual worship experience or after we hav...