Storm Protection

Matthew 4:4 NKJV “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.“

We all will experience storms at some points in our lives. That is why, when we hear the Word of God, we need to listen as though our lives depend on it because they do. Our Lord Jesus Christ, in one of His teachings said, “Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock” (Matthew 7:24–25 NKJV). In contrast to the wise man who builds his house on the rock, Jesus made this statement about the man who does not build his house on the rock: “Everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall” (Matthew 7:26–27 NKJV). We are in a spiritual battle, and we fight a spiritual battle with spiritual weapons. Ephesians 6:17 tells us that the sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. So, when the Devil comes with a temptation, we need to respond with the sword of the Spirit. Or when the Devil whispers in your ear any word or idea contrary to the will of God for your life, you need to respond with the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God). Memorize the Word of God. Use the Word of God. It will help you in times of temptation and in times of trial. As the psalmist wrote, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11 NKJV). Know the Word of God and use it to protect yourself against the storms of life!