WORD OF GOD

Have you asked yourself why you need to memorize scripture?

Why should you take the time to remember verses written by people centuries ago?

One powerful reason: Because Jesus Himself memorized scripture.

In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus was tested in the wilderness by the devil himself.

Three times. The devil spun his lies towards Jesus.

Three times. Jesus countered. Not with sword. But with Scripture.

Devil: "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."

Jesus: "It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Deuteronomy 8:3)

Devil: “Throw yourself down. For it is written: “He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”

Jesus answered: “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” (Deuteronomy 6:16)

Devil: "All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

Jesus: “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” (Deuteronomy 6:13)

Jesus Christ deflected the schemes of the enemy. He knew His Bible verses.

This gives us more reason to not just read but meditate on God’s word. The devil does not stop at nothing to throw us off.

If we are empowered with the Word of God, we can counter attack every blow.

If Jesus Christ memorized the scriptures, why not you? What’s your excuse?