In week 3 of DG, the storying story was the temptation of Jesus (Matt 4:1-11). This story told of the time when Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil after having fasted for 40 days and 40 nights.
Jesus' desires, his needs, power, vanity and his faith was tested. But Jesus had a solid knowledge and understanding of God's Word. No matter much how Satan tempted him and even tried to use God's words against him, Jesus used God's words for strength, encouragement and to fight off temptations.
In the armor of God, his Word is our only offensive weapon. When I'm tempted to lose my temper, be impatient and unloving, the Bible is filled with words of encouragement, reminders and strength. When the enemy puts hurtful words in my mouth to crush the hub's spirit, I must fight against the lies of the enemy with the truth of God's Word.
I'm learning that following the hubs means following God's words, not my own or the world's. There are millions of books, articles, websites, conferences, seminars, webinars, quotes and galore for how to have healthy marriages but none is more useful or better than what's written in the Bible about marriage and love and sacrifice for the one you love. God made marriage. Wouldn't you think that He has the best advice and guide book for the things and people he created?
"Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." - Matt 4:4
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