Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 8, “man does not live by bread alone”, but strangely leaves off the rest of the verse, “but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” God’s word is as vital to life as the food we eat daily. It gives instruction, encouragement, and hope. Our lives would be so empty without it.
The Psalmist wrote “My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Thanks to God’s word, we too have that same help. We’ve come to know God, who “will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.”
It’s easy to take God’s word for granted, but it’s an incredible gift of hope and purpose, without which we wouldn’t even know each other. “Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”