Scripture of the Day

Matthew 4:4 is the Bible verse where Jesus, who was tempted in the wilderness, responds to the devil by quoting scripture (Deuteronomy 8:3) saying, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."

When Jesus spoke these words, He hadn’t eaten in forty days. He was tired, hungry, and physically weak. If anyone ever had a reason to focus only on bread, it was Him. Yet in that moment of real, human need, He reminded us of something deeper: food keeps the body alive, but only God’s Word keeps the soul alive.

We live in a world that teaches us to chase what we can touch—paychecks, schedules, meals, comfort, security. None of those things are wrong. Bread matters. Bills have to be paid. Work has to be done. But if that’s all we feed on, we end up spiritually thin and worn down.

Jesus is saying, “Don’t forget what truly sustains you.”

Just as you wouldn’t skip meals for days, you can’t neglect the Word and expect strength when temptation or trouble shows up. Scripture is daily fuel. It steadies your mind, guards your heart, and reminds you who you belong to.

Bread fills your stomach for a few hours. God’s Word carries you through the day.

So open your Bible. Read it. Sit with it. Let it feed you. Because real life—lasting life—comes from every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Walk in faith, rest in grace, and trust the One who walks beside you.
In His love and grace,

ray mileur
Helping believers walk closer to Jesus, one day at a time.