“And the devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone’” (Luke 4:3-4).
This world is constantly promoting the next greatest thing to satisfy us: more, more, and more, for you never have enough. Yet, these things cannot satisfy. We live in an impoverished world where so many have so much in the way of stuff but are famished for what is real and true. Man does not live by the material things of this world alone. We were created to be in a loving relationship with the Lord.
Lord, I am a product of a culture that produces consumer products and guides us to consume. You know this and You know the damage the sin has done to my soul. Lead me through all of those places where I need to repent in order to come to the place where I live the life You offer. You have written the words I need to hear; help me so that I take them in and Your word becomes a part of who I am.
Lord Jesus, You have called me by Your grace to come into the eternal and loving relationship You and the Father have. You have enabled me; and Your word speaks of the things I need to know. Help me to be intent upon learning and growing according to the words You have given. Help me to resist the temptations that come my way. Through all things, help me to become like You. Amen.
