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Day 4 - Leaning on God's Word

Scripture:
"It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Matthew 4:4 (NIV)

Reflection:
In the wilderness, Jesus faced hunger, isolation, and temptation. The enemy twisted truth, but Jesus stood firm on the Word. He didn't rely on feelings or logic - He relied on what was written.

Every time He said, "It is written," He reminded both Satan and Himself that truth doesn't change with circumstance. That same Word still sustains us when we're weary, afraid, or unsure.

Jeremiah 23:29 declares, "Is not My word like fire?" says the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?" God's Word burns away deception and breaks through resistance. It transforms us from within so we can stand firm when life rages around us.

When the storms hit, it's that inner fire that keeps us anchored. The cancer patient whispering Psalm 23, the weary parent clinging to Isaiah 40, the grieving soul comforted by John 14—all testify that the Word that refines us in private sustains us in public.

Application:
Choose one Scripture that speaks directly to your trial. Write it where you'll see it often and declare it aloud whenever fear or doubt rises. Remember: the Word of God is not just a promise to read - it's a weapon to wield.

Prayer:
Jesus, when my heart grows tired and hope feels faint, feed me with Your Word. Let it be my daily bread, my fire, and my firm foundation. Teach me not just to read Your truth but to live it and stand upon it in every storm. Amen.