Do We Really Believe that the Bible is Enough?

Jesus overcame temptation with Scripture stating: “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”  Do we live and thrive on the Word of God?  In the face of temptation, have we hidden God’s Word in our heart to the point of being able to call it to mind when the evil one has shot flaming arrows in our direction? Scripture tells us that God’s Word is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). But do we really believe that?

The God who gave us the Bible chooses to use His Word to change people.  Are we allowing His Word to change us?  

His Word is sufficient to do what He says it is sufficient to do.  (Sidebar: Scripture tells us that it is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness-so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.)

Without God every aspect of our being is depraved, but with God we have everything we need for living and for godliness (2 Peter 1:3). 

It’s funny how we look to finite man to fix our problems and offer solutions when we serve an omniscient, omnipotent God.  Let’s stop exchanging the Truth of God for the opinion of man.  

I’m reminded of the first verse of Sammis’ hymn Trust and Obey:

When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

When will we finally believe God and do what the Scriptures say? If we truly believe that God is who He says He is and that His Word is sufficient, then when are we going to start acting like it? 

May we trust and obey.