Stay Connected   Scripture Reading – Matthew 4:5 - 7 (NLT)“Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, 'If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, 'He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone.' Jesus responded, 'The Scriptures also say, 'You must not test the Lord your God."  

In this computer, instant messaging - instant search and know mode that we are living in, it becomes more and more important that one has a good connection speed, and the right software to download the appropriate things quickly and efficiently. And while we certainly can Google a portion of a bible verse and discover where it is written in the Word of God, there is no quick way spiritually that you or I can, 'Stay Connected'.

For when Satan comes and waits for that opportune time to test, not even the quickest search engine, or the most rocket fast IT provider will even come close to the speed that we will need to meet that moment. We will not only need to know where the verse may be in the bible, but also what it rightly means, for even Satan is known to use Scripture even in the place of testing and temptation.

It comes only to those of us who choose to be connected to the Word, daily, learning and discovering the deep truths that unfold as we continue to plumb the depths of the wonders of His Word.

Along with this living relationship with God and through His Word, comes a maturity that not only will stand in the days of testing and temptation that are sure to come to one and all of us. But also will allow us to rightly divide the Word of Truth in order that Christ Jesus our Lord will be victorious in and through our lives.  

Prayer Father in heaven I rejoice in the freedom to read your Word today. Holy Spirit, teach me I pray, and glorify Jesus through me today.  

Memory Verse:  Revelation 21:5 NLT “And the one sitting on the throne said, '______, I am making everything ____!' And then he said to me, '______ this down, for what I _____ you is ____________ and true."