Thy Word: For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but … Continue reading Matthew 4:2-11

Thy Word: “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.” Matthew 4:1 NLT ***** My Thoughts: I don’t know about you but this one verse struck fear in my heart! Here is what is happening in the opening of today’s Word: Jesus was led to a … Continue reading Matthew 4:1

Thy Word: “I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. He is … Continue reading Matthew 3:11-17

Thy Word: “John’s clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey. People from Jerusalem and from all of Judea and all over the Jordan Valley went out to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he … Continue reading Matthew 3:4-10

Thy Word: “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. ” The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, "He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the … Continue reading Matthew 3:1-3

Thy Word: 'When Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. “Get up!” the angel said. “Take the child and his mother back to the land of Israel, because those who were trying to kill the child are dead.” So Joseph got up and returned to the land … Continue reading Matthew 2:19-23