IT IS WRITTEN

 

 

 

 

IT IS WRITTEN

MATTHEW 4:3-4 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, "If You are the
Son of God, command that these stones become bread." 4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.' "

When tempted, Jesus did not use any supernatural powers to resist the devil. Jesus simply quoted the written Word of God to the devil.

You must do the same thing. Jesus was our example, showing us how to overcome the attacks of our enemy.

Notice how the devil came to tempt Jesus -- with a thought – a thought contrary to the written Word of God.

Then after Jesus quoted the Bible, the devil also quoted the Bible but twisted the meaning. Jesus responded only with another verse from the Bible.

MATTHEW 4:6-7 and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: 'He shall give His angels charge over you,' and, 'In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you
dash your foot against a stone.' " 7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.' "

If you read the whole passage in Matthew 4:1-11, you will see that quoting the written Word was the only defence Jesus used against the devil. Nothing else.

If you are going to overcome temptation and walk in victory, you must follow Jesus' example and quote the Bible to the devil. There is no other way.

God's Word in your mouth is your spiritual weapon. If you neglect to use it, you will be overcome instead of walking in all the victory and blessing Jesus has provided for you.

EPHESIANS 6:17 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

Obviously you must know what the Bible says to quote it to the devil. So it is evident how important it is to read and study the Bible for yourself.

Yet it is not enough to just read the Bible or study it. When thoughts come that are not in agreement with the Bible, we must speak the Word to the devil who is behind those thoughts.

 

Father's Love Letter

My Child,

·         You may not know me, but I know everything about you.... Psalm 139:1

·         Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.... Matt 10:29-31

·         For you were made in my image.... Gen 1:27

·         I knew you even before you were conceived.... Jer 1:4

·         I chose you when I planned creation.... Ephesians 1:11

·         And I knit you together in your mother's womb.... Psalm 139:13

·         You are not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book.... Psalm 139:16

·         I determined when you would be born and where you would live.... Acts 17:26

·         Because I love you with an everlasting love.... Jer 31:3

·         I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me.... John 8:41-44

·         I am not distant and angry but am the complete expression of love... 1 John 4:16

·         And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.... 1 John 3:1

·         For every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.... James 1:17

·         I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.... Matt 7:11

·         Because I am the perfect Father.... Matt 5:48

·         And I am the provider who meets all your needs.... Matt 6:11-33

·         My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.... Jer 29:11

·         My thoughts toward you are as countless as the sands on the seashore.... Psalm 139:17,18

·         And I rejoice over you with singing.... Zeph 3:17

·         I will never stop doing good to you.... Jer 32:40

·         For you are my treasured possession.... Exodus 19:5

·         Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart.... Psalm 37:4

·         For it is I who gave you those desires..... Phil 2:13

·         I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine.... Eph  3:20,21

·         For I am your greatest encourager.... 2 Thess 2:16,17

·         I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles.... 2 Cor 1:3,4

·         When you are brokenhearted I am close to you.... Psalm 34:18

·         As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart.... Isaiah 40:11

·         One day I will wipe every tear from your eyes.... Rev 21:3,4

·         Because I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.... John 17:23

·         For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed... John 17:23

·         He is the exact representation of my being.... Heb 1:3

·         He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you.... Romans 8:31

·         And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.... 2 Co 5:18,19

·         Jesus died so that we could be reconciled..... 2 Cor 5:18,19

·         His death was my ultimate expression of love for you.... 1 John 4:10

·         I gave up everything that I loved to gain your love.... Romans 8:31,32

·         If you receive the gift of my Son you receive me.... 1 John 2:23

·         And nothing will ever separate you from my love again.... Romans 8:38,39

·         Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen.... Luke 15:7

·         I have always been Father, and will always be Father.... Eph 3:14,15

·         My question is.... Will you be my child? John 1:12,13

·         I am here if you ever want to talk....

Your Father

 

And God Created Woman

God said....

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate.

I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity.

From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do. Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully.

Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart. Support man as the rib cage supports the body.

You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side. You are My perfect angel. You are My beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and My Eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart. Your eyes - don't change them. Your lips - how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so gentle to touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I've held your heart close to Mine.

Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like Me. Adam walked with Me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see Me or touch Me. He could only feel Me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with Me, I fashioned in you: My Holiness, My Strength, My Purity, My Love, My Protection and Support. You are special because you are the extension of Me.

Man represents My Image - woman, My Emotions. Together, you represent the Totality of God. So man - treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt Me. What you do to her, you do to Me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart, the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father. Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self.


Addendum -- 1 Corinthians 11:12    "For as woman came from man, even so man also comes through woman; but all things are from God."

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